California gilia
Also known as
California gilia, California gily-flower and blue gilia
Taxonomy
Gilia achilleifolia
Gilia
Polemoniaceae
Ericales
How to care for California gilia
Water
How often to water your California gilia
every 9
California gilia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
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 California gilia in your home
a window
California gilia love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
California gilia does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of California gilia in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize California gilia
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your California gilia after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
California gilia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
California gilia requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
California gilia does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Growth Pattern
California gilia grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for California gilia
California gilia
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 doesnāt get direct sunlight.
