Welwitsch's Swertia
Taxonomy
Swertia welwitschii
Swertia
Gentianaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Welwitsch's Swertia
How often to water your Welwitsch's Swertia
every 9
Welwitsch's Swertia 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 Welwitsch's Swertia in your home
a window
Welwitsch's Swertia may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Welwitsch's Swertia
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 Welwitsch's Swertia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Welwitsch's Swertia
Welwitsch's Swertia
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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.
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