Flowering Flax
About Flowering Flax
Flowering Flax is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Flowering Flax likes soil that is well draining.
Taxonomy
Linum grandiflorum
Linum
Linaceae
Malpighiales
Also known as
Scarlet flax, Flowering flax, Red flax and Crimson flax
How to care for Flowering Flax
Water
How often to water your Flowering Flax
every 9
Flowering Flax needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
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.
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Finding light for Flowering Flax in your home
a window
Flowering Flax love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Flowering Flax does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Flowering Flax in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Flowering Flax
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Flowering Flax after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Flowering Flax 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
Flowering Flax requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Flowering Flax 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!
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Flowering Flax can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 1a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Flowering Flax
Flowering Flax
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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