waldsteinia

Waldsteinia should be watered every 7–14 days, depending on the season and your soil type. During the summer months, it can be helpful to water more frequently as the soil can dry out quickly. Soil should be watered until it is saturated but not soggy. The best way to tell if you need to water is to check the soil — it should feel evenly moist, but not saturated. Over-watering can cause root rot and other plant problems.

Plants of the species Waldsteinia ternata prefer partial to full shade and benefit from 4 to 6 hours of indirect sunlight per day. They thrive in moist soil that contains organic matter like compost. Moderately fertile and evenly moist soils are preferred. They can tolerate wet soil, but they do not like to be in standing water for extended periods. While they can tolerate some drought, too much sun can cause their leaves to burn and dry out. Therefore, they do best in indirect sunlight and when planted in areas that are sheltered from strong winds.

Pruning Waldsteinia (Waldsteinia ternata) is generally only necessary for deadheading, removing old flowering stems, or to encourage a bushy form. If pruning to shape the plant, snip back the stems to the desired shape just after flowering if needed. If snipping off straggly dead stems, do so at any time of the year. Avoid pruning more than a third of the plant in any 1 go. In most cases, pruning a Waldsteinia is not necessary at all, making it an easy-care, low-maintenance plant.