Biennial Beeblossom
Also known as
Oenothera guara, Gaura biennis, biennial gaura and biennial beeblossom
Taxonomy
Oenothera gaura
Oenothera
Onagraceae
Myrtales
How to care for Biennial Beeblossom
How often to water your Biennial Beeblossom
Biennial Beeblossom 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 Biennial Beeblossom in your home
Biennial Beeblossom love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Biennial Beeblossom does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Biennial Beeblossom in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Biennial Beeblossom
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 Biennial Beeblossom after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Biennial Beeblossom
Biennial Beeblossom
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.