
Scleranthus annuus subsp. polycarpos
Taxonomy
Scleranthus annuus subsp. polycarpos
Scleranthus
Caryophyllaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Scleranthus annuus subsp. polycarpos
How often to water your Scleranthus annuus subsp. polycarpos

every 9
Scleranthus annuus subsp. polycarpos 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 Scleranthus annuus subsp. polycarpos in your home

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

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 Scleranthus annuus subsp. polycarpos after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Scleranthus annuus subsp. polycarpos
Scleranthus annuus subsp. polycarpos
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.
