Plant Care Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady'

Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady'

Taxonomy

Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady'
Penstemon
Plantaginaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady'

💦 Water

How often to water your Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady'

Water needs for Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady'
0.5 cups
every 9

Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady' 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady': repot after 2X growth

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 Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!


💩 Fertilizer

Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady'

Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Lady'


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.

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