Hookedspur violet
Also known as
Hookedspur violet, Early blue violet, Sand violet and Western dog violet
Taxonomy
Viola adunca
Viola
Violaceae
Malpighiales
How to care for Hookedspur violet
How often to water your Hookedspur violet

every 9
Hookedspur violet 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
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Finding light for Hookedspur violet in your home

a window
Hookedspur violet 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 Hookedspur violet

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 Hookedspur violet after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Hookedspur violet
Hookedspur violet
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.