Bay Lobelia
Also known as
Dortmannia feayana
Taxonomy
Lobelia feayana
Lobelia
Campanulaceae
Asterales
How to care for Bay Lobelia
How often to water your Bay Lobelia
Bay Lobelia 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
Finding light for Bay Lobelia in your home
Bay Lobelia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bay Lobelia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bay Lobelia in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Bay Lobelia
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 Bay Lobelia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bay Lobelia
Bay Lobelia
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.