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Cupflower

Also known as

Blencocoes filicaulis, Blenocoes filicaulis, Nierembergia angustifolia, Nierembergia angustifolia filicaulis, Nierembergia aristata montana, Nierembergia caerulea, Nierembergia coerulea, Nierembergia filicaulis, Nierembergia gracilis, Nierembergia gracilis guaranitica, Nierembergia hippomanica, Nierembergia hippomanica caerulea, Nierembergia hippomanica coerulea, Nierembergia hippomanica crispa, Nierembergia hippomanica densa, Nierembergia hippomanica dubia, Nierembergia hippomanica elata, Nierembergia hippomanica mesopotamica, Nierembergia hippomanica montana, Nierembergia hippomanica rubricaulis, Nierembergia hippomanica scabrido-pilosa, Nierembergia hippomanica typica, Nierembergia hippomanica violacea, Nierembergia montana, Nierembergia scoparia glaberrima, Siphonema filicaulis and Stimenes gracilis

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Nierembergia linariifolia

Genus

Nierembergia

Family

Solanaceae

Order

Solanales

How to care for Cupflower

💦 Water

How often to water your Cupflower

Cupflower 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Cupflower in your home

Cupflower 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 Cupflower

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Cupflower: repot after 2X growth

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 Cupflower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Cupflower is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Cupflower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.