Bristly Nama
Also known as
purple mat
Taxonomy
Nama hispidum
Nama
Hydrophyllaceae
Boraginales
How to care for Bristly Nama
How often to water your Bristly Nama
every 9
Bristly Nama 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 Bristly Nama in your home
a window
Bristly Nama 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 Bristly Nama
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 Bristly Nama after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bristly Nama
Bristly Nama
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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