Scarlet Bugler
Taxonomy
Penstemon centranthifolius
Penstemon
Plantaginaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Scarlet Bugler
How often to water your Scarlet Bugler
every 9
Scarlet Bugler 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 Scarlet Bugler in your home
a window
Scarlet Bugler love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Scarlet Bugler does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Scarlet Bugler
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 Scarlet Bugler after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Scarlet Bugler
Scarlet Bugler
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft 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.