Field Forget-Me-Not
Also known as
common forget-me-not, field scorpion-grass and forget-me-not
Taxonomy
Myosotis arvensis
Myosotis
Boraginaceae
Boraginales
How to care for Field Forget-Me-Not
How often to water your Field Forget-Me-Not
Field Forget-Me-Not 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 Field Forget-Me-Not in your home
Field Forget-Me-Not love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Field Forget-Me-Not does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Field Forget-Me-Not in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Field Forget-Me-Not
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 Field Forget-Me-Not after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Field Forget-Me-Not
Field Forget-Me-Not
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.