
Bian Lei
Also known as
수염용담
Taxonomy
Gentianopsis barbata
Gentianopsis
Gentianaceae
Gentianales

How to care for Bian Lei
How often to water your Bian Lei

every 9
Bian Lei 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 Bian Lei in your home

a window
Bian Lei may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Bian Lei

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 Bian Lei after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bian Lei
Bian Lei
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
