Northern False Asphodel
Also known as
northern false-asphodel, northern tofieldia, northern asphodel and purple featherling
Taxonomy
Tofieldia coccinea
Tofieldia
Tofieldiaceae
Alismatales
How to care for Northern False Asphodel
Water
How often to water your Northern False Asphodel
every 9
Northern False Asphodel 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
Light
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Finding light for Northern False Asphodel in your home
a window
Northern False Asphodel 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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Nutrients
How to fertilize Northern False Asphodel
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 Northern False Asphodel after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Northern False Asphodel
Northern False Asphodel
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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