Baldwin's Milkwort
Also known as
Pilostaxis balduinii, Pilostaxis carteri, Polygala balduinii balduinii, Polygala balduinii carteri, Polygala balduinii chlorogena, Polygala baldwinii carterae, Polygala baldwinii carteri, Polygala baldwinii chlorogena, Polygala carterae, Polygala carteri, Pylostachya balduinii and Pylostachya carteri
Taxonomy
Polygala baldwinii
Polygala
Polygalaceae
Fabales
How to care for Baldwin's Milkwort
Water
How often to water your Baldwin's Milkwort
every 9
Baldwin's Milkwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Baldwin's Milkwort in your home
a window
Baldwin's Milkwort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Baldwin's Milkwort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Baldwin's Milkwort in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Baldwin's Milkwort
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 Baldwin's Milkwort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Baldwin's Milkwort 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
Baldwin's Milkwort 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Baldwin's Milkwort does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Care Summary for Baldwin's Milkwort
Baldwin's Milkwort
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft 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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