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