Boldo
Also known as
Boldea fragrans, Boldoa fragrans, Boldu boldus, Boldu chilanum, Boldu chilensis, Boldus chilense, Boldus chilensis, Laurus belloto, Peumus fragrans and Ruizia fragrans
Taxonomy
Peumus boldus
Peumus
Monimiaceae
Laurales
How to care for Boldo
Water
How often to water your Boldo
every 9
Boldo needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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Finding light for Boldo in your home
a window
Boldo may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Boldo in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Boldo
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 Boldo after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Boldo
Boldo
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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