
Black Maire
Taxonomy
Nestegis cunninghamii
Nestegis
Oleaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Black Maire

How often to water your Black Maire

every 9
Black Maire needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Finding light for Black Maire in your home

a window
Black Maire may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in New Orleans, Louisiana â .

How to fertilize Black Maire

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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Black Maire after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Black Maire
Black Maire
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in New Orleans, Louisiana, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
