Bear's Breeches
About Bear's Breeches
Spiny bear's breeches is a clumping perennial plant in the Acanthaceae (acanthus) family. It is native to Europe and the Mediterranean. The showy spikes of purple-white flowers that resemble snapdragons bring a pop of color to shady spots and make attractive additions to cut-flower bouquets.
Taxonomy
Acanthus spinosus
Acanthus
Acanthaceae
Lamiales
Also known as
spine acanthus and spiny bear's-breeches
How to care for Bear's Breeches
Water
How often to water your Bear's Breeches
every 9
Bear's Breeches needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Bear's Breeches in your home
a window
Bear's Breeches love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bear's Breeches does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bear's Breeches in your home š”.
Nutrients
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 itās 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 yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Bear's Breeches is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Bear's Breeches 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
Bear's Breeches requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Bear's Breeches does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Growth Pattern
Bear's Breeches is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Bear's Breeches can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Care Summary for Bear's Breeches
Bear's Breeches
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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