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About Balloon Plant
Balloon Plant is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Balloon Plant belongs to the Gomphocarpus genus, and is native to Southern Africa.
⚠️ Balloon Plant 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. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Gomphocarpus physocarpus
Gomphocarpus
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
Also known as
Hairy Balls, Balloon Cotton-bush, Nailhead and Swan Plant

How to care for Balloon Plant
How often to water your Balloon Plant

every 9
Balloon Plant 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
Finding light for Balloon Plant in your home

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

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 Balloon Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Balloon Plant
Balloon Plant
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 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.
