Plant Care Geogenanthus ciliatus

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Geogenanthus ciliatus

Also known as

geogenathus ciliatus

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Geogenanthus ciliatus

Genus

Geogenanthus

Family

Commelinaceae

Order

Commelinales

How to care for Geogenanthus ciliatus

💦 Water

How often to water your Geogenanthus ciliatus

Geogenanthus ciliatus 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Geogenanthus ciliatus in your home

Geogenanthus ciliatus 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.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Geogenanthus ciliatus in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Geogenanthus ciliatus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Geogenanthus ciliatus: 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 Geogenanthus ciliatus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Geogenanthus ciliatus may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Geogenanthus ciliatus is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Geogenanthus ciliatus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.