Nemesia strumosa
About Nemesia strumosa
Pouch Nemesia is a brightly colored annual that is native to southern Africa. It's grown as a cool-weather annual in the United States. The leaves are lance-shaped and have toothed margins. The flowers resemble an orchid. The plant is hardy from zones 2 to 10.
Taxonomy
Nemesia strumosa
Nemesia
Scrophulariaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Nemesia strumosa
How often to water your Nemesia strumosa
Nemesia strumosa 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 None in your home
Nemesia strumosa love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Nemesia strumosa does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Nemesia strumosa
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 Nemesia strumosa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Nemesia strumosa
Nemesia strumosa
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.