Forget-me-not
Taxonomy
Mysotis sylvatica
Mysotis
How to care for Forget-me-not
Water
How often to water your Forget-me-not
every 9
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.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Forget-me-not in your home
a window
Forget-me-not 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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Nutrients
How to fertilize 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 Forget-me-not after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Forget-me-not
Forget-me-not
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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.
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