
Giliastrum purpusii subsp. purpusii
Taxonomy
Giliastrum purpusii subsp. purpusii
Giliastrum
Polemoniaceae
Ericales

How to care for Giliastrum purpusii subsp. purpusii
How often to water your Giliastrum purpusii subsp. purpusii

every 9
Giliastrum purpusii subsp. purpusii 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 Giliastrum purpusii subsp. purpusii in your home

a window
Giliastrum purpusii subsp. purpusii love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Giliastrum purpusii subsp. purpusii does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Giliastrum purpusii subsp. purpusii in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Giliastrum purpusii subsp. purpusii

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 Giliastrum purpusii subsp. purpusii after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Giliastrum purpusii subsp. purpusii
Giliastrum purpusii subsp. purpusii
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.
