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Nasa grandiflora Plant Care
Nasa grandiflora (Desr.) Weigend
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Nasa grandiflora is known for its large, showy flowers that resemble stars in the night sky. Originating from tropical regions of South America, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its striking appearance and ability to thrive in humid environments.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Nasa grandiflora?
Water Nasa grandiflora every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
What Is the Nasa grandiflora?
Nasa grandiflora (Nasa grandiflora) belongs to the Loasaceae family within the Nasa genus. Nasa grandiflora is native to the mountains of Peru, Ecuador, and Columbia. Nasa grandiflora is also known as Large-flowered nasa.
Nasa grandiflora displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Nasa grandiflora produces small, colorful bell-shaped flowers in red, orange, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Nasa grandiflora?
Nasa grandiflora 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 Nasa grandiflora Need?
Nasa grandiflora thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Nasa grandiflora in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Nasa grandiflora Prefer?
Nasa grandiflora grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Nasa grandiflora prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Nasa grandiflora?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Nasa grandiflora to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Nasa grandiflora?
Feed Nasa grandiflora 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
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How Do You Repot a Nasa grandiflora?
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 Nasa grandiflora?
Nasa grandiflora can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to nasa equatorialis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Nasa grandiflora Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Nasa grandiflora, 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 Nasa grandiflora?
Nasa grandiflora 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Nasa grandiflora Need?
Nasa grandiflora grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9b. Nasa grandiflora is native to the mountains of Peru, Ecuador, and Columbia. In cooler regions, grow Nasa grandiflora as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Nasa grandiflora 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.
Nasa grandiflora 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 grandiflora (Desr.) 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 Nasa grandiflora, 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.
- Photo: Morten Ross, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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