
Itea nutans
Taxonomy
Itea nutans
Itea
Iteaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Itea nutans
How often to water your Itea nutans

every 9
Itea nutans 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 Itea nutans in your home

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

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 Itea nutans after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Itea nutans
Itea nutans
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.
