
μ μ λ§μ΄
Also known as
Dicliptera buergeriana, Dicliptera crinita, Dicliptera crinita floribunda, Dicliptera japonica albiflora, Dicliptera japonica subrotunda, Dicliptera uraiensis, Justicia crinita, Peristrophe chinensis, Peristrophe japonica, Peristrophe japonica albiflora and Peristrophe japonica subrotunda
Taxonomy
Dicliptera japonica
Dicliptera
Acanthaceae
Lamiales

How to care for μ μ λ§μ΄

How often to water your μ μ λ§μ΄

every 9
μ μ λ§μ΄ needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnβt 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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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 μ μ λ§μ΄ in your home

a window
μ μ λ§μ΄ love being close to bright, sunny windows π.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
μ μ λ§μ΄ does not tolerate low-light π«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of μ μ λ§μ΄ in your home π‘.

How to fertilize μ μ λ§μ΄

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 itβs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your μ μ λ§μ΄ after it doubles in size or once a yearβwhichever comes first.

μ μ λ§μ΄ 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.
Sunlight Needs
μ μ λ§μ΄ requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive πͺ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home π‘.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantβs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itβs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atΒ US (800) 222-1222.Β If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atΒ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
μ μ λ§μ΄ 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!
Care Summary for μ μ λ§μ΄
μ μ λ§μ΄
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4β pot your plant is in, and that it doesnβt get direct sunlight.
