Eranthemum macrostachys
Taxonomy
Eranthemum macrostachys
Eranthemum
Acanthaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Eranthemum macrostachys
How often to water your Eranthemum macrostachys
every 9
Eranthemum macrostachys needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Eranthemum macrostachys in your home
a window
Eranthemum macrostachys love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Eranthemum macrostachys does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Eranthemum macrostachys
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 Eranthemum macrostachys after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Eranthemum macrostachys
Eranthemum macrostachys
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.