Ballast Toadflax
Also known as
Antirrhinum praecox, Antirrhinum sparteum, Antirrhinum virgatulum, Linaria juncea expansa, Linaria juncea praecox, Linaria juncea spartea, Linaria meonantha, Linaria spartea, Linaria spartea brevipes, Linaria spartea expansa, Linaria spartea flaviflora, Linaria spartea meonantha, Linaria spartea praecox, Linaria spartea ramosissima, Linaria spartea virgatula, Linaria triquetra and Linaria virgatula
Taxonomy
Linaria spartea
Linaria
Plantaginaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Ballast Toadflax
Water
How often to water your Ballast Toadflax
every 9
Ballast Toadflax needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Ballast Toadflax in your home
a window
Ballast Toadflax love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Ballast Toadflax does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ballast Toadflax in your home đĄ.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Ballast Toadflax
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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ballast Toadflax after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Ballast Toadflax prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Ballast Toadflax requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Ballast Toadflax does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Ballast Toadflax should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Ballast Toadflax
Ballast Toadflax
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
