What type of soil should I use for my Elegant jacob's-ladder?

Elegant jacob's-ladder is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my Elegant jacob's-ladder?

Elegant jacob's-ladder 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Elegant jacob's-ladder?

Elegant jacob's-ladder grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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Elegant jacob's-ladder

Q: How often should I water my Elegant jacob's-ladder?

Elegant jacob's-ladder 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Elegant jacob's-ladder need?

Elegant jacob's-ladder requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Polemonium elegans

Genus

Polemonium

Family

Polemoniaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Elegant jacob's-ladder

Water

How often to water your Elegant jacob's-ladder

Elegant jacob's-ladder needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Nashville, Tennessee.

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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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.

Nashville, Tennessee

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Finding light for Elegant jacob's-ladder in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Elegant jacob's-ladder: 1ft from a window

Elegant jacob's-ladder love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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 Nashville, Tennessee ⛅.

Elegant jacob's-ladder does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients