
Flax-Leaf Riceflower
Also known as
queen-of-the-bush and slender riceflower
Taxonomy
Pimelea linifolia
Pimelea
Thymelaeaceae
Malvales

How to care for Flax-Leaf Riceflower

How often to water your Flax-Leaf Riceflower

every 9
Flax-Leaf Riceflower 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

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Finding light for Flax-Leaf Riceflower in your home

a window
Flax-Leaf Riceflower 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 Flax-Leaf Riceflower in your home š”.

How to fertilize Flax-Leaf Riceflower

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 Flax-Leaf Riceflower after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Flax-Leaf Riceflower 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
Flax-Leaf Riceflower may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. 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.
Care Summary for Flax-Leaf Riceflower
Flax-Leaf Riceflower
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

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