Plant Care Orange-Ball-Tree

Orange-Ball-Tree

Also known as

Orange-ball-tree, Orange ball buddleja and Matico

Taxonomy

Buddleja globosa
Buddleja
Scrophulariaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Orange-Ball-Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Orange-Ball-Tree

Water needs for Orange-Ball-Tree
0.5 cups
every 9

Orange-Ball-Tree 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Orange-Ball-Tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Orange-Ball-Tree: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Orange-Ball-Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Orange-Ball-Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Orange-Ball-Tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Orange-Ball-Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Orange-Ball-Tree: repot after 2X growth

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 Orange-Ball-Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Orange-Ball-Tree is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Common Orange-Ball-Tree Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Orange-Ball-Tree 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.

Orange-Ball-Tree Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Orange-Ball-Tree 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

Orange-Ball-Tree is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Orange-Ball-Tree does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

What Are Healthy Orange-Ball-Tree Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Orange-Ball-Tree grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Orange-Ball-Tree grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Orange-Ball-Tree Lifecycle →

Orange-Ball-Tree Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Orange-Ball-Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Orange-Ball-Tree Hardiness Zones →


🌱 Propagation

Orange-Ball-Tree can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

  • Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
  • To get the cutting to root, you can either:
    • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Orange-Ball-Tree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Orange-Ball-Tree

Orange-Ball-Tree


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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