
Tweedy's Lewisia
Taxonomy
Mertensia tweedyi
Mertensia
Boraginaceae
Boraginales

How to care for Tweedy's Lewisia
How often to water your Tweedy's Lewisia

every 9
Tweedy's Lewisia 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 Tweedy's Lewisia in your home

a window
Tweedy's Lewisia may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Tweedy's Lewisia

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 Tweedy's Lewisia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Tweedy's Lewisia
Tweedy's Lewisia
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

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