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Also known as
Lindheimer's Beeblossom, Lindheimer's beeblossom, White gaura, Pink gaura, Lindheimer's clockweed and Indian feather
Taxonomy
Oenothera lindheimeri
Oenothera
Onagraceae
Myrtales

How to care for Lindheimer's Beeblossom

How often to water your Lindheimer's Beeblossom

every 9
Lindheimer's Beeblossom needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
30% Very Low

Growing Lindheimer's Beeblossom in Philadelphia right now
Plant growth potential is currently low 📉
January 28th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Philadelphia is currently low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in dete…
Sunlight will increase by 33.4% ☀️
January 26th, 2023
Philadelphia is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Philadelphia is expected to increase by 33.4% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.8 megajoules of energy…
Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours 📈
January 23rd, 2023
This month, Philadelphia is getting an average of 6.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8.9% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.1 total hours of…
Finding light for Lindheimer's Beeblossom in your home

a window
Lindheimer's Beeblossom love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ⛅.
Lindheimer's Beeblossom does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

How to fertilize Lindheimer's Beeblossom

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 Lindheimer's Beeblossom after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Lindheimer's Beeblossom is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Lindheimer's Beeblossom 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
Lindheimer's Beeblossom requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s 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
Lindheimer's Beeblossom 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
Lindheimer's Beeblossom 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Lindheimer's Beeblossom is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Lindheimer's Beeblossom can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Lindheimer's Beeblossom can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
Care Summary for Lindheimer's Beeblossom
Lindheimer's Beeblossom
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
