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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
31% Very Low
Growing Black Monkey Thorn Tree in Philadelphia right now
Plant growth potential is currently low 📉
February 3rd, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Philadelphia is currently low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in dete…
Sunlight will increase by 41.6% ☀️
February 3rd, 2023
Philadelphia is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Philadelphia is expected to increase by 41.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 9.6 megajoules of energy…
Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours 📈
February 2nd, 2023
This month, Philadelphia is getting an average of 6.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12.1% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.5 total hours o…
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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ⛅.
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.
When to repot Black Monkey Thorn Tree
Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳
January 30th, 2023
The growing potential in Philadelphia is low 📉.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to …
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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
