Plant Care Fly-Trap Dogbane

Fly-Trap Dogbane

Also known as

fly-trap dogbane and spreading dogbane

Taxonomy

Apocynum androsaemifolium
Apocynum
Apocynaceae
Gentianales

How to care for Fly-Trap Dogbane

💦 Water

How often to water your Fly-Trap Dogbane

Water needs for Fly-Trap Dogbane
0.5 cups
every 9

Fly-Trap Dogbane 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Fly-Trap Dogbane in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Fly-Trap Dogbane: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Fly-Trap Dogbane love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Fly-Trap Dogbane does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fly-Trap Dogbane in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Fly-Trap Dogbane

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Fly-Trap Dogbane: 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 Fly-Trap Dogbane after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Fly-Trap Dogbane 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

Fly-Trap Dogbane 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

Fly-Trap Dogbane is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Fly-Trap Dogbane is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🪴 Soil

Fly-Trap Dogbane 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!


💩 Fertilizer

Fly-Trap Dogbane should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Fly-Trap Dogbane grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Fly-Trap Dogbane can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🌱 Propagation

Fly-Trap Dogbane can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

🧐 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.


Care Summary for Fly-Trap Dogbane

Fly-Trap Dogbane


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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