Alluaudia Dumosa
Taxonomy
Alluaudia dumosa
Alluaudia
Didiereaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Alluaudia Dumosa

How often to water your Alluaudia Dumosa

every 12
Alluaudia Dumosa needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 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
12

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.

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Finding light for Alluaudia Dumosa in your home

a window
Alluaudia Dumosa love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Alluaudia Dumosa does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alluaudia Dumosa in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Alluaudia Dumosa

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 Alluaudia Dumosa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Alluaudia Dumosa thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. 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
Alluaudia Dumosa 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 Alluaudia Dumosa
Alluaudia Dumosa
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 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.
