Tundra Aster
Also known as
Tundra mountaincrown and alpine aster
Taxonomy
Oreostemma alpigenum
Oreostemma
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Tundra Aster
Water
How often to water your Tundra Aster
every 9
Tundra Aster 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 Tundra Aster in your home
a window
Tundra Aster 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 Tundra Aster
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 Tundra Aster after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Tundra Aster
Tundra Aster
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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