Henry's Garnet Itea
Taxonomy
Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
Itea
Iteaceae
Saxifragales
How to care for Henry's Garnet Itea
How often to water your Henry's Garnet Itea
Henry's Garnet Itea 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 Henry's Garnet Itea in your home
Henry's Garnet Itea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Henry's Garnet Itea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Henry's Garnet Itea
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 Henry's Garnet Itea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Henry's Garnet Itea
Henry's Garnet Itea
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.