Pincushion Flower 'Pincushion Formula Mix'
Taxonomy
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Pincushion Formula Mix'
Scabiosa
Caprifoliaceae
Dipsacales
How to care for Pincushion Flower 'Pincushion Formula Mix'
How often to water your Pincushion Flower 'Pincushion Formula Mix'
every 9
Pincushion Flower 'Pincushion Formula Mix' 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 Pincushion Flower 'Pincushion Formula Mix' in your home
a window
Pincushion Flower 'Pincushion Formula Mix' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Pincushion Flower 'Pincushion Formula Mix' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Pincushion Flower 'Pincushion Formula Mix'
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 Pincushion Flower 'Pincushion Formula Mix' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Pincushion Flower 'Pincushion Formula Mix'
Pincushion Flower 'Pincushion Formula Mix'
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.