Spicy Buchu

Also known as

Agathosma brevifolia, Agathosma chortophila, Agathosma cyminoides, Agathosma decumbens, Agathosma delicatula, Agathosma erecta, Agathosma ericoides, Agathosma fastigiata, Agathosma gillivrayi, Agathosma hirtella, Agathosma lactea, Agathosma muizenbergensis, Agathosma neglecta, Agathosma nigra, Agathosma patula, Agathosma platypetala, Agathosma tenuis, Agathosma tenuissima, Agathosma thunbergiana, Agathosma variabilis, Agathosma wendlandiana, Bucco brevifolia, Bucco erecta, Diosma brevifolia, Diosma chortophila, Diosma cyminoides, Diosma decumbens, Diosma erecta, Diosma fastigiata, Diosma myrsinites, Diosma nigra, Diosma patula, Diosma platypetala, Diosma tenuissima, Diosma thunbergiana, Diosma thyoides, Hartogia chortophylla, Hartogia decumbens, Hartogia erecta, Hartogia ericodes, Hartogia ericoides, Hartogia fastigiata, Hartogia gillivrayi, Hartogia hirtella, Hartogia nigra, Hartogia patula, Hartogia platypetala, Hartogia tenuis and Hartogia thunbergiana

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Agathosma capensis

Genus

Agathosma

Family

Rutaceae

Order

Sapindales

How to care for Spicy Buchu

💦 Water

How often to water your Spicy Buchu

Spicy Buchu needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Spicy Buchu in your home

Spicy Buchu may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Spicy Buchu

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Spicy Buchu: repot after 2X growth

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 Spicy Buchu after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Spicy Buchu is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Spicy Buchu can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.