Flor De San Jose
Also known as
Bonchi Largu and Kachu di BinĆ”
Taxonomy
Senna atomaria
Senna
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Flor De San Jose

How often to water your Flor De San Jose

every 9
Flor De San Jose needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Select a city to check sunlight intensity

Finding light for Flor De San Jose in your home

a window
Flor De San Jose love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Flor De San Jose does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Flor De San Jose in your home š”.

How to fertilize Flor De San Jose

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 Flor De San Jose after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Flor De San Jose prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Flor De San Jose requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Flor De San Jose does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Care Summary for Flor De San Jose
Flor De San Jose
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
