Ribwort Plantain
Also known as
Narrowleaf plantain, English plantain, Ribleaf, Lamb's tongue and Buckhorn.
Taxonomy
Plantago lanceolata
Plantago
Plantaginaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Ribwort Plantain
How often to water your Ribwort Plantain
every 9
Ribwort Plantain 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 Ribwort Plantain in your home
a window
Ribwort Plantain love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Ribwort Plantain does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Ribwort Plantain
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 Ribwort Plantain after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Ribwort Plantain
Ribwort Plantain
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.