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Also known as
Lime Lava
Taxonomy
Scleranthus biflorus
Scleranthus
Caryophyllaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Australian Astroturf
How often to water your Australian Astroturf

every 9
Australian Astroturf 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 Australian Astroturf in your home

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

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 Australian Astroturf after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Australian Astroturf
Australian Astroturf
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.
