European stickseed
Also known as
European stickseed, bur forget-me-not, bluebur and bristly sheepbur
Taxonomy
Lappula squarrosa
Lappula
Boraginaceae
Boraginales
How to care for European stickseed
Water
How often to water your European stickseed
every 9
European stickseed 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
Light
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Finding light for European stickseed in your home
a window
European stickseed 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 European stickseed
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 European stickseed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for European stickseed
European stickseed
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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