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 doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Washington, District of Columbia.
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.
Washington, District of Columbia
34% Very Low
Growing Black Monkey Thorn Tree in Washington right now
Plant growth potential is currently low đ
February 7th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ânet radiationâ in Washington is currently low đ.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determâŠ
Sunlight will increase by 41.3% âïž
February 5th, 2023
Washington is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Washington is expected to increase by 41.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.1 megajoules of energy peâŠ
Daylight will increase by 1.2 hours đ
February 7th, 2023
This month, Washington is getting an average of 6.8 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.8 total hours of âŠ
Finding light for Black Monkey Thorn Tree in your home
a window
Black Monkey Thorn Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
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 Washington, District of Columbia â .
Black Monkey Thorn Tree does not tolerate low-light đ«.
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 itâs 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 yearâwhichever 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 đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs 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 Washington, District of Columbia, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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