Black Monkey Thorn Tree
Also known as
Senegalia burkei
Taxonomy
Senegalia burkei
Senegalia
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Black Monkey Thorn Tree
Water
How often to water your Black Monkey Thorn Tree
every 9
Black Monkey Thorn Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Dallas, Texas.
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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Dallas, Texas
39% Low
Growing Black Monkey Thorn Tree in Dallas right now
Plant growth potential is currently low 📉
January 25th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Dallas is currently low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determinin…
Sunlight will increase by 22.1% ☀️
January 24th, 2023
Dallas is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Dallas is expected to increase by 22.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.5 megajoules of energy per m2 per…
Daylight will increase by 0.7 hours 📈
January 26th, 2023
This month, Dallas is getting an average of 6.9 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of dayligh…
Finding light for Black Monkey Thorn Tree in your home
a window
Black Monkey Thorn Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Dallas, Texas ⛅.
Black Monkey Thorn Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Black Monkey Thorn Tree
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 Black Monkey Thorn Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Black Monkey Thorn Tree 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.
Sunlight Needs
Black Monkey Thorn Tree 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 🏡.
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.
Care Summary for Black Monkey Thorn Tree
Black Monkey Thorn Tree
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Dallas, Texas, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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