How much sunlight does my Chinese Forget-Me-Not need?

Chinese Forget-Me-Not requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Chinese Forget-Me-Not?

Chinese Forget-Me-Not does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Can Chinese Forget-Me-Not be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Chinese Forget-Me-Not can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Chinese Forget-Me-Not easy to care for?

Chinese Forget-Me-Not is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Chinese Forget-Me-Not?

Chinese Forget-Me-Not prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: Is Chinese Forget-Me-Not toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Chinese Forget-Me-Not is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

4.5 out of 5 (6 experiences)

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

About Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Chinese Forget-Me-Not is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as a fast grower and easy to propagate with a whopping 152 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Chinese Forget-Me-Not likes soil that is well draining.

Chinese Forget-Me-Not belongs to the Cynoglossum genus, and is native to Central Nepal to Central China.

⚠️ Chinese Forget-Me-Not is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cynoglossum amabile

Genus

Cynoglossum

Family

Boraginaceae

Order

Boraginales

Also known as

Chinese hound's tongue

How to care for Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Water

How often to water your Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Chinese Forget-Me-Not needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Chinese Forget-Me-Not in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Chinese Forget-Me-Not: 1ft from a window

Chinese Forget-Me-Not love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Chinese Forget-Me-Not does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Chinese Forget-Me-Not in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Chinese Forget-Me-Not: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chinese Forget-Me-Not after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Chinese Forget-Me-Not is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Growing Outdoors

Care Summary for Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 5

Easy to propagate 2

Survivor 2

Blooms easily 2

Large, lush leaves 1

Browns easily 1

@@GraceC

10 Plants

1,337 XP

08/13/2021

I was surprised at how fast she started growing! Mine isn’t blooming yet, but we have stems and some flower pods! I’m excited to see how she does!

Fast grower

Chinese Forget-Me-Not plant photo by @GraceC named Demie on Greg, the plant care app.

@Hannah

5 Plants

111 XP

Fort Worth, TX

08/05/2021

Grew very easy and fast! If you get it in a tiny pot you will have to move it to a bigger pot once it grows a few inches!

Fast grower

Chinese Forget-Me-Not plant photo by Hannah named Keanu Leaves on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Shelbybobelby

13 Plants

1,431 XP

Louisville, KY

04/27/2021

Keep them moist but not swimming in water! They love the sun, so direct to slightly shaded (placing them facing south or east is best!). Keep them at roughly around 70 degrees because they are spring to summer plants.

I’m growing them inside for now but they do increase pollinators so I plan to transfer them outside when they are big enough! I started these from seeds and germinated them into seedlings.

Fast grower

Blooms easily