Bear's Breeches
4.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)
About Bear's Breeches
Bear's Breeches is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as a fast grower and having large, lush leaves with a whopping 105 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟
Bear's Breeches likes soil that is well draining.
Bear's Breeches belongs to the Acanthus genus, and is native to Europe and Africa.
Taxonomy
Acanthus mollis
Acanthus
Acanthaceae
Lamiales
Also known as
Sea dock, Bearsfoot and Oyster plant
How to care for Bear's Breeches
How often to water your Bear's Breeches
Bear's Breeches needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Bear's Breeches in your home
Bear's Breeches love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bear's Breeches does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Bear's Breeches
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 Bear's Breeches after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bear's Breeches
Bear's Breeches
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.