
American Spurred Gentian
Also known as
spurred gentian
Taxonomy
Halenia deflexa
Halenia
Gentianaceae
Gentianales

How to care for American Spurred Gentian

How often to water your American Spurred Gentian

every 9
American Spurred Gentian 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

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Finding light for American Spurred Gentian in your home

a window
American Spurred Gentian may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 American Spurred Gentian

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 American Spurred Gentian after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for American Spurred Gentian
American Spurred Gentian
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
