What type of soil should I use for my Bog Stitchwort?

Bog Stitchwort 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!

Should I fertilize my Bog Stitchwort?

Bog Stitchwort is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Bog Stitchwort?

Bog Stitchwort grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Bog Stitchwort

Q: How often should I water my Bog Stitchwort?

Bog Stitchwort 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Bog Stitchwort need?

Bog Stitchwort requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

About Bog Stitchwort

Bog Stitchwort is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Bog Stitchwort likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Stellaria alsine

Genus

Stellaria

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

Also known as

bog stitchwort and bog chickweed

How to care for Bog Stitchwort

Water

How often to water your Bog Stitchwort

Bog Stitchwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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

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Light

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.

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Finding light for Bog Stitchwort in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bog Stitchwort: 1ft from a window

Bog Stitchwort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ⛅.

Bog Stitchwort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients