Cistanthe grandiflora
Also known as
Calandrinia spectabilis
Taxonomy
Cistanthe grandiflora
Cistanthe
Montiaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Cistanthe grandiflora
How often to water your Cistanthe grandiflora
Cistanthe grandiflora 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
Cistanthe grandiflora love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cistanthe grandiflora does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cistanthe grandiflora in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Cistanthe grandiflora
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 Cistanthe grandiflora after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Cistanthe grandiflora
Cistanthe grandiflora
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.