Bog Asphodel
Also known as
bog-asphodel
Taxonomy
Narthecium ossifragum
Narthecium
Nartheciaceae
Dioscoreales
How to care for Bog Asphodel
Water
How often to water your Bog Asphodel
every 9
Bog Asphodel 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 Bog Asphodel in your home
a window
Bog Asphodel 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 Bog Asphodel
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 Bog Asphodel after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bog Asphodel
Bog Asphodel
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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