Perennial Blazing Star
Taxonomy
Mentzelia perennis
Mentzelia
Loasaceae
Cornales
How to care for Perennial Blazing Star
How often to water your Perennial Blazing Star
every 9
Perennial Blazing Star 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 Perennial Blazing Star in your home
a window
Perennial Blazing Star love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Perennial Blazing Star does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Perennial Blazing Star
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 Perennial Blazing Star after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Perennial Blazing Star
Perennial Blazing Star
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft 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.