Devil's Bouquet
Also known as
devil's-bouquet and scarlet muskflower
Taxonomy
Nyctaginia capitata
Nyctaginia
Nyctaginaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Devil's Bouquet
How often to water your Devil's Bouquet
Devil's Bouquet 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
Finding light for Devil's Bouquet in your home
Devil's Bouquet love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Devil's Bouquet does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Devil's Bouquet
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 Devil's Bouquet after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Devil's Bouquet
Devil's Bouquet
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.