German gentian
Also known as
German gentian and Chiltern gentian
Taxonomy
Gentianella germanica
Gentianella
Gentianaceae
Gentianales

How to care for German gentian
How often to water your German gentian

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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for German gentian in your home

a window
German gentian love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
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 🏡.
How to fertilize German gentian

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.
Care Summary for German gentian
German gentian
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.
