
Cascade Penstemon
Also known as
Cascade penstemon, coast penstemon and serrulate penstemon
Taxonomy
Penstemon serrulatus
Penstemon
Plantaginaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Cascade Penstemon

How often to water your Cascade Penstemon

every 9
Cascade Penstemon needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Aloha, Oregon.
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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Cascade Penstemon in your home

a window
Cascade Penstemon love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Aloha, Oregon ā .
Cascade Penstemon does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Cascade Penstemon

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cascade Penstemon after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Cascade Penstemon 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
Cascade Penstemon requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Cascade Penstemon 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
Cascade Penstemon 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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Cascade Penstemon grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Cascade Penstemon
Cascade Penstemon
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Aloha, Oregon, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
