Coiled Lousewort
Also known as
coiled-beaked lousewort and curve-beaked lousewort
Taxonomy
Pedicularis contorta
Pedicularis
Orobanchaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Coiled Lousewort
How often to water your Coiled Lousewort
Coiled Lousewort 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 Coiled Lousewort in your home
Coiled Lousewort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Coiled Lousewort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Coiled Lousewort
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 Coiled Lousewort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Coiled Lousewort
Coiled Lousewort
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.