Curtis' Star-Grass
Also known as
Hypoxis erecta leptocarpa, Hypoxis hirsuta leptocarpa and Hypoxis leptocarpa
Taxonomy
Hypoxis curtissii
Hypoxis
Hypoxidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Curtis' Star-Grass
How often to water your Curtis' Star-Grass
Curtis' Star-Grass 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
Finding light for Curtis' Star-Grass in your home
Curtis' Star-Grass love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Curtis' Star-Grass does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Curtis' Star-Grass
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 Curtis' Star-Grass after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Curtis' Star-Grass
Curtis' Star-Grass
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.