What type of soil should I use for my Gilia Capitata?

Gilia Capitata 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!

What is the growth pattern for Gilia Capitata?

Gilia Capitata grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How can I propagate my Gilia Capitata?

The seeds of Gilia Capitata can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Gilia Capitata

Q: Is Gilia Capitata easy to care for?

Gilia Capitata is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Gilia Capitata?

Gilia Capitata 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Gilia Capitata need?

Gilia Capitata requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Also known as

Foothill Gilia, Foothill Gilia, Pacific gilia, Blue-thimble-flower, Bluehead gilia, Blue field gilia and Globe gilia

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Gilia capitata

Genus

Gilia

Family

Polemoniaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Gilia Capitata

Water

How often to water your Gilia Capitata

Gilia Capitata needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Phoenix, Arizona.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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.

Phoenix, Arizona

48% Low

Growing Gilia Capitata in Phoenix right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

February 6th, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Phoenix is currently medium 👌.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…

Sunlight will increase by 31% ☀️

February 3rd, 2023

Phoenix is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Phoenix is expected to increase by 31% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 13.4 megajoules of energy per m² per…

Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours 📈

February 6th, 2023

This month, Phoenix is getting an average of 9.4 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 9.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 11.0 total hours of dayl…

Light needs and placement for plant Gilia Capitata: 1ft from a window

Gilia Capitata love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Phoenix, Arizona ⛅.

Gilia Capitata does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Gilia Capitata

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

When to repot Gilia Capitata

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 3rd, 2023

The growing potential in Phoenix is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot…