
California Brickellbush
Taxonomy
Brickellia californica
Brickellia
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for California Brickellbush

How often to water your California Brickellbush

every 9
California Brickellbush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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

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.
Raleigh, North Carolina
36% Low

Growing California Brickellbush in Raleigh right now
Plant growth potential is currently low 📉
January 28th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Raleigh is currently low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…
Sunlight will increase by 30% ☀️
January 29th, 2023
Raleigh is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Raleigh is expected to increase by 30% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.4 megajoules of energy per m2 per…
Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours 📈
January 26th, 2023
This month, Raleigh is getting an average of 6.9 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8.1% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.5 total hours of dayl…
Finding light for California Brickellbush in your home

a window
California Brickellbush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
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 Raleigh, North Carolina ⛅.
California Brickellbush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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 it’s 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 year—whichever comes first.

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 💪. 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
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:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Raleigh, North Carolina, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
