Smith's Rotala
Taxonomy
Rotala smithii
Rotala
Lythraceae
Myrtales
How to care for Smith's Rotala
How often to water your Smith's Rotala
every 9
Smith's Rotala needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Smith's Rotala in your home
a window
Smith's Rotala 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.
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How to fertilize Smith's Rotala
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 Smith's Rotala after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Smith's Rotala
Smith's Rotala
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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