Fockea Edulis var. Capensis
Taxonomy
Fockea edulis var. capensis
Fockea
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Fockea Edulis var. Capensis
Water
How often to water your Fockea Edulis var. Capensis
every 12
Fockea Edulis var. Capensis needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Memphis, Tennessee.
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
12
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.
Memphis, Tennessee
36% Very Low
Growing Fockea Edulis var. Capensis in Memphis right now
Plant growth potential is currently low đ
January 29th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ânet radiationâ in Memphis is currently low đ.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiniâŚ
Sunlight will increase by 24.6% âď¸
January 24th, 2023
Memphis is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Memphis is expected to increase by 24.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 9.6 megajoules of energy per m2 peâŚ
Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours đ
January 29th, 2023
This month, Memphis is getting an average of 6.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.6 total hours of daylâŚ
Finding light for Fockea Edulis var. Capensis in your home
a window
Fockea Edulis var. Capensis may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Memphis, Tennessee â .
Nutrients
How to fertilize Fockea Edulis var. Capensis
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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fockea Edulis var. Capensis after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Fockea Edulis var. Capensis
Fockea Edulis var. Capensis
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Memphis, Tennessee, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
