Mormon Tea

Also known as

aspera Mormon tea, boundary ephedra, rough jointfir and Pitamoreal

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ephedra aspera

Genus

Ephedra

Family

Ephedraceae

Order

Ephedrales

How to care for Mormon Tea

💦 Water

How often to water your Mormon Tea

Mormon Tea 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 Mormon Tea in your home

Mormon Tea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Mormon Tea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Mormon Tea

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Mormon Tea: 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 Mormon Tea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Mormon Tea 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

Mormon Tea 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

Mormon Tea is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Mormon Tea is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Mormon Tea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10a. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Mormon Tea, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 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.