California Brickellbush
Taxonomy
Brickellia californica
Brickellia
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for California Brickellbush
Water
How often to water your California Brickellbush
every 9
California Brickellbush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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
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.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
32% Very Low
Growing California Brickellbush in Philadelphia right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
February 5th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Philadelphia is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deteā¦
Sunlight will increase by 44.1% āļø
February 6th, 2023
Philadelphia is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Philadelphia is expected to increase by 44.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.0 megajoules of energā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.2 hours š
February 4th, 2023
This month, Philadelphia is getting an average of 6.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.6 total hours oā¦
Finding light for California Brickellbush in your home
a window
California Brickellbush love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ā .
California Brickellbush does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize California Brickellbush
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 California Brickellbush after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
California Brickellbush 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
California Brickellbush 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
California Brickellbush will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Care Summary for California Brickellbush
California Brickellbush
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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