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Giant Forget-Me-Not (Myosotidium hortensia)

Giant Forget-Me-Not (Myosotidium hortensia) is a striking perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and vibrant blue flower clusters, native to the Chatham Islands.

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Sunlight

Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Rich, well-drained soil with ample organic matter. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight.

Protect from intense afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Reduce slightly in winter.

Soil

Rich, well-drained soil with ample organic matter. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures.

Avoid extreme heat.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1 m

Spread

0.5-1.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Cynoglossum nobile Hook.f.
Myosotidium nobile (Hook.f.) Hook.
Myosotis hortensia Decne.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderBoraginales
  • familyBoraginaceae
  • genusMyosotidium
  • speciesMyosotidium hortensia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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