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Bullhorn Acacia

5.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)

Fast grower

Survivor

Also known as

bullhorn acacia, stipular spines and Acacia cornigera

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Vachellia cornigera

Genus

Vachellia

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for Bullhorn Acacia

💦 Water

How often to water your Bullhorn Acacia

Bullhorn Acacia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Bullhorn Acacia in your home

Bullhorn Acacia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Bullhorn Acacia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bullhorn Acacia in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Bullhorn Acacia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bullhorn Acacia: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bullhorn Acacia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Hi! My camelthorn is a seedling that I’ve just potted in a 4 inch pot. How much water does it need? Is the app right with every 5 days? Because my soil is already dry after day one

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Bullhorn Acacia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Bullhorn Acacia requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Care Summary for Bullhorn Acacia

Bullhorn Acacia

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 1

Survivor 1

@@NellBell85

20 Plants

495 XP

Boulder, CO

09/17/2021

I love this plant. It grows fast, is adorable with the contrast of the delicate leaves & the large thorns. I’m watching it grow & pruning here & there; it may have a future in a smaller pot as a bonsai, but I’m just letting it grow for now.

Fast grower

Survivor