Pogonatum congolense
Taxonomy
Pogonatum congolense
Pogonatum
Polytrichaceae
Polytrichales
How to care for Pogonatum congolense
How often to water your Pogonatum congolense
every 9
Pogonatum congolense needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Pogonatum congolense in your home
a window
Pogonatum congolense may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Pogonatum congolense
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 Pogonatum congolense after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Pogonatum congolense
Pogonatum congolense
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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