Saxifraga caesia aka Blue Green Saxifrage
Taxonomy ID: 6429
Common names
Blue Green Saxifrage, Blue Leaved Saxifrage, Bluish Grey SaxifrageMore information about Blue Green Saxifrage
What is the region of origin of Blue Green Saxifrage
Blue Green Saxifrage’s native range is Temperate Northern Hemisphere.
What are the water needs for Blue Green Saxifrage
Blue Green Saxifrage should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
What is the right soil for Blue Green Saxifrage
Blue Green Saxifrage loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.
What is the sunlight requirement for Blue Green Saxifrage
To ensure optimal growth, the Blue Green Saxifrage prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.
What's the right humidity for Blue Green Saxifrage
The Blue Green Saxifrage is not in need of supplementary humidity. Most water is taken in by plants through their roots, thus soil watering is the most efficient way to provide humidity to your plants.
How to fertilize Blue Green Saxifrage
The Blue Green Saxifrage should be repotted either when it doubles in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing new potting soil with all the vital nutrients annually is enough to support the growth of the plant, and thus, there is no need for fertilizer. Remember that plants derive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.
Is Blue Green Saxifrage toxic to humans/pets?
Ploi's records do not contain confirmed information on the toxicity of this particular plant. In the event of accidental ingestion of plant material with questionable toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is always a good idea to consult a healthcare professional.
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