Crested Pricklypoppy
Taxonomy
Argemone polyanthemos
Argemone
Papaveraceae
Ranunculales
How to care for Crested Pricklypoppy
Water
How often to water your Crested Pricklypoppy
every 9
Crested Pricklypoppy 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 Crested Pricklypoppy in your home
a window
Crested Pricklypoppy love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Crested Pricklypoppy does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Crested Pricklypoppy in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Crested 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Crested Pricklypoppy after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Crested Pricklypoppy is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Crested 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
Crested Pricklypoppy 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.
Growth Pattern
Crested Pricklypoppy grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Crested Pricklypoppy can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Crested Pricklypoppy
Crested Pricklypoppy
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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