Blepharis capensis
Also known as
Acanthus capensis, Blepharis capensis latibracteata and Blepharis capensis prostrata
Taxonomy
Blepharis capensis
Blepharis
Acanthaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Blepharis capensis
How often to water your Blepharis capensis
every 9
Blepharis capensis needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for None in your home
a window
Blepharis capensis 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 Blepharis capensis
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 Blepharis capensis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Blepharis capensis
Blepharis capensis
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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