Broadbeard Beardtongue
Also known as
narrow beardtongue and narrow-leaf penstemon
Taxonomy
Penstemon angustifolius
Penstemon
Plantaginaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Broadbeard Beardtongue
How often to water your Broadbeard Beardtongue
Broadbeard Beardtongue 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 Broadbeard Beardtongue in your home
Broadbeard Beardtongue love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Broadbeard Beardtongue does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Broadbeard Beardtongue in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Broadbeard Beardtongue
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 Broadbeard Beardtongue after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Broadbeard Beardtongue
Broadbeard Beardtongue
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.