Forbes' Glory of the Snow
Also known as
Siehe's glory of the snow
Taxonomy
Scilla forbesii
Scilla
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Forbes' Glory of the Snow
How often to water your Forbes' Glory of the Snow
every 9
Forbes' Glory of the Snow 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 Forbes' Glory of the Snow in your home
a window
Forbes' Glory of the Snow love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Forbes' Glory of the Snow does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Forbes' Glory of the Snow
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 Forbes' Glory of the Snow after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Forbes' Glory of the Snow
Forbes' Glory of the Snow
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.