Asian Forget-Me-Not
Also known as
alpine forget-me-not and mountain forget-me-not
Taxonomy
Myosotis asiatica
Myosotis
Boraginaceae
Boraginales
How to care for Asian Forget-Me-Not
Water
How often to water your Asian Forget-Me-Not
every 9
Asian Forget-Me-Not needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Asian Forget-Me-Not in your home
a window
Asian Forget-Me-Not love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Asian Forget-Me-Not does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Asian Forget-Me-Not in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Asian 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Asian Forget-Me-Not after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Asian Forget-Me-Not prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Asian Forget-Me-Not requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Asian Forget-Me-Not is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Asian Forget-Me-Not should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Asian Forget-Me-Not grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Asian Forget-Me-Not
Asian Forget-Me-Not
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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