Green-leaved Nasa Plant Care
Nasa glabra (Weigend) Weigend
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Nasa glabra is known for its glossy, smooth green leaves that add a touch of elegance to any indoor space. Originating from tropical regions, this plant thrives in warm and humid environments, making it a popular choice among plant enthusiasts looking to bring a bit of the jungle indoors.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Green-leaved Nasa?
Water Green-leaved Nasa every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Green-leaved Nasa Native To?
What Is the Green-leaved Nasa?
Green-leaved Nasa (Nasa glabra) belongs to the Loasaceae family within the Nasa genus. Green-leaved Nasa is native to Ecuador. Green-leaved Nasa is also known as Smooth Nasa.
Green-leaved Nasa displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Green-leaved Nasa produces small, colorful bell-shaped flowers in red, orange, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Green-leaved Nasa?
Nasa glabra requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Green-leaved Nasa Need?
Green-leaved Nasa thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Green-leaved Nasa in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Green-leaved Nasa Prefer?
Nasa glabra grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Green-leaved Nasa prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Green-leaved Nasa?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Green-leaved Nasa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Green-leaved Nasa?
Feed Green-leaved Nasa every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Green-leaved Nasa?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Green-leaved Nasa?
Green-leaved Nasa can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to nasa equatorialis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Green-leaved Nasa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Green-leaved Nasa, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Green-leaved Nasa?
Green-leaved Nasa is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, thrips. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Green-leaved Nasa is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Nasa genus — compare its care with other Nasa species on PlantoScan.
Nasa is part of the Loasaceae plant family — browse all Loasaceae genera and species.
Green-leaved Nasa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Nasa Species
Other Nasa species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Nasa glabra (Weigend) Weigend, family Loasaceae (first published in Revista Peru. Biol. 13(1): 75. 2006 [Oct 2006]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Green-leaved Nasa, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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