Bluestem Pricklypoppy
Taxonomy
Argemone albiflora
Argemone
Papaveraceae
Ranunculales
How to care for Bluestem Pricklypoppy
Water
How often to water your Bluestem Pricklypoppy
every 9
Bluestem Pricklypoppy 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
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 Bluestem Pricklypoppy in your home
a window
Bluestem Pricklypoppy love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bluestem Pricklypoppy does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bluestem Pricklypoppy in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Bluestem Pricklypoppy
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 Bluestem Pricklypoppy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Bluestem Pricklypoppy 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
Bluestem Pricklypoppy 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.
Growth Pattern
Bluestem Pricklypoppy grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Bluestem Pricklypoppy can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Bluestem Pricklypoppy
Bluestem Pricklypoppy
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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