Flower of the Sweet-Lady
Also known as
flower of the sweet-lady and Clusius' gentian
Taxonomy
Gentiana clusii
Gentiana
Gentianaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Flower of the Sweet-Lady
How often to water your Flower of the Sweet-Lady
Flower of the Sweet-Lady 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 Flower of the Sweet-Lady in your home
Flower of the Sweet-Lady love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Flower of the Sweet-Lady does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Flower of the Sweet-Lady
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 Flower of the Sweet-Lady after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Flower of the Sweet-Lady
Flower of the Sweet-Lady
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.