How to Care for Oenothera lindheimeri (Gaura)

Korean name: 가우라

Gaura is a perennial herbaceous plant with slender stems and leaves, known for its pale pink flowers that bloom at night. Its delicate flowers sway in the breeze, adding charm to sunny, well-drained gardens.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Central southern North America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: easy to grow, perennial, attractive flowers, sun-loving
• Also known as: Gaura, Whirling Butterflies, Bee Blossom

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Grows best in well-drained sandy soil.
• Humidity: Thrives in average indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 15~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Oenothera lindheimeri?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Oenothera lindheimeri?

It likes Prefers full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Grows best in well-drained sandy soil..

Is Oenothera lindheimeri safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Oenothera lindheimeri good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~30°C. Humidity: Thrives in average indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks during growing season..