Black Monkey Thorn Tree
Also known as
Senegalia burkei
Taxonomy
Senegalia burkei
Senegalia
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Black Monkey Thorn Tree

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 Tucson, Arizona.
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

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.
Tucson, Arizona
97% High

Growing Black Monkey Thorn Tree in Tucson right now
Plant growth potential is currently very high 📈
May 23rd, 2022
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Tucson is currently very high 📈. The plant growth potential in your area is currently at its peak! 🌿
The availability of high quality sunlight …
Sunlight will increase by 11.3% ☀️
May 23rd, 2022
Tucson is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Tucson is expected to increase by 11.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 23.7 megajoules of energy per m2 per…
Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours 📈
May 22nd, 2022
This month, Tucson is getting an average of 12.9 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 7.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 14.0 total hours of dayl…
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 maximize the potential for growth during this time of higher sunlight intensity in Tucson, Arizona ☀️.
This is a great time to watch your Black Monkey Thorn Tree thrive 🌿!

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.

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:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Tucson, Arizona, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
