Plant Care Caterpillar Phacelia

Caterpillar Phacelia

Also known as

caterpillar phacelia and caterpillar scorpionweed

Taxonomy

Phacelia cicutaria
Phacelia
Hydrophyllaceae
Boraginales

How to care for Caterpillar Phacelia

Water

How often to water your Caterpillar Phacelia

Water needs for Caterpillar Phacelia
0.5 cups
every 9

Caterpillar Phacelia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Austin, Texas.

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

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.

Plant care guide for Caterpillar Phacelia in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

58% Medium

Finding light for Caterpillar Phacelia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Caterpillar Phacelia: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Caterpillar Phacelia love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

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

Caterpillar Phacelia does not tolerate low light 🚫.

Austin, Texas currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light ā˜€ļø.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Caterpillar Phacelia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Caterpillar Phacelia: 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 Caterpillar Phacelia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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Care Summary for Caterpillar Phacelia

Caterpillar Phacelia


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on your location in Austin, Texas, the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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