Plant Care German gentian

German gentian

Also known as

German gentian and Chiltern gentian

Taxonomy

Gentianella germanica
Gentianella
Gentianaceae
Gentianales

How to care for German gentian

Water

How often to water your German gentian

Water needs for German gentian
0.5 cups
every 9

German gentian 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.

Calculate water needs of German gentian

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for German gentian in your home

Light needs and placement for plant German gentian: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

German gentian love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

German gentian does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of German gentian in your home šŸ”.

Nutrients

How to fertilize German gentian

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for German gentian: repot after 2X growth

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 German gentian after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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Care Summary for German gentian

German gentian

German gentian


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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