Common Goldfields
Also known as
needle goldfields
Taxonomy
Lasthenia gracilis
Lasthenia
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Common Goldfields
Water
How often to water your Common Goldfields
every 9
Common Goldfields 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 Common Goldfields in your home
a window
Common Goldfields 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 Common Goldfields
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 Common Goldfields after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Common Goldfields
Common Goldfields
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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