Rauher Natternkopf
About Rauher Natternkopf
Rauher Natternkopf is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Rauher Natternkopf likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
⚠️ Rauher Natternkopf is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Echium asperrimum
Echium
Boraginaceae
Boraginales
How to care for Rauher Natternkopf
How often to water your Rauher Natternkopf
every 9
Rauher Natternkopf 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
Finding light for Rauher Natternkopf in your home
a window
Rauher Natternkopf love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Rauher Natternkopf does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Rauher Natternkopf
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 Rauher Natternkopf after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Rauher Natternkopf
Rauher Natternkopf
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.