Scarlet Bush
About Scarlet Bush
Hamelia patens is a large perennial shrub or small tree. It can be drought-tolerant if grown as a perennial in zone 9 or above. It flowers best in full sun and does best in high heat similar to its native tropical range.
Taxonomy
Hamelia patens
Hamelia
Rubiaceae
Gentianales
Also known as
scarletbush
How to care for Scarlet Bush
How often to water your Scarlet Bush
every 9
Scarlet Bush 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
Finding light for Scarlet Bush in your home
a window
Scarlet Bush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Scarlet Bush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Scarlet Bush in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Scarlet Bush
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 Scarlet Bush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Scarlet Bush
Scarlet Bush
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.