
California Saxifrage
Also known as
Micranthes fallax, Micranthes napensis, Micranthes parvifolia, Saxifraga californica napensis, Saxifraga fallax, Saxifraga gracillima, Saxifraga napensis, Saxifraga parvifolia, Saxifraga piperi and Saxifraga virginiensis napensis
Taxonomy
Micranthes californica
Micranthes
Saxifragaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for California Saxifrage
How often to water your California Saxifrage

every 9
California Saxifrage needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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
Finding light for California Saxifrage in your home

a window
California Saxifrage 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 California Saxifrage

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 California Saxifrage after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for California Saxifrage
California Saxifrage
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.
