Hedyotis leschenaultiana var. leschenaultiana

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Hedyotis leschenaultiana var. leschenaultiana

Genus

Hedyotis

Family

Rubiaceae

Order

Gentianales

How to care for Hedyotis leschenaultiana var. leschenaultiana

💦 Water

How often to water your Hedyotis leschenaultiana var. leschenaultiana

Hedyotis leschenaultiana var. leschenaultiana needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Hedyotis leschenaultiana var. leschenaultiana in your home

Hedyotis leschenaultiana var. leschenaultiana 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.

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🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hedyotis leschenaultiana var. leschenaultiana

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