American Tarwort
Also known as
tarbush and varnishbush
Taxonomy
Flourensia cernua
Flourensia
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for American Tarwort
How often to water your American Tarwort
every 9
American Tarwort 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 American Tarwort in your home
a window
American Tarwort may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize American Tarwort
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 American Tarwort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for American Tarwort
American Tarwort
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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.
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