Heliotropium foertherianum
Also known as
Heliotropium foertherianum, Argusia argentea, velvetleaf soldierbush, tree heliotrope, veloutier and octopus bush
Taxonomy
Heliotropium foertherianum
Heliotropium
Heliotropiaceae
Boraginales
How to care for Heliotropium foertherianum
How often to water your Heliotropium foertherianum
Heliotropium foertherianum 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 Heliotropium foertherianum in your home
Heliotropium foertherianum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Heliotropium foertherianum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Heliotropium foertherianum
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 Heliotropium foertherianum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Heliotropium foertherianum
Heliotropium foertherianum
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.