
Caucasian pincushion flower
Also known as
Pincushion-flower and Caucasian scabious
Taxonomy
Lomelosia caucasia
Lomelosia
Caprifoliaceae
Dipsacales

How to care for Caucasian pincushion flower
How often to water your Caucasian pincushion flower

every 9
Caucasian pincushion flower 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
Finding light for Caucasian pincushion flower in your home

a window
Caucasian pincushion flower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Caucasian pincushion flower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Caucasian pincushion flower in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Caucasian pincushion flower

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 Caucasian pincushion flower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Caucasian pincushion flower
Caucasian pincushion flower
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
