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Butter Bush

Also known as

Elephant's Foot, Tree Grape, Nambian Grape and Droog-my-keel

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cyphostemma juttae

Genus

Cyphostemma

Family

Vitaceae

Order

Vitales

How to care for Butter Bush

💦 Water

How often to water your Butter Bush

Butter Bush 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Butter Bush in your home

Butter Bush may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Butter Bush in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Butter Bush

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Butter Bush: 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 Butter Bush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Butter Bush 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.

Butter Bush Water Frequency →

Butter Bush Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Butter Bush may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Butter Bush Light Requirements →

Butter Bush Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Butter Bush 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. Butter Bush is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Butter Bush Edible? →

Butter Bush Toxicity to Cats →

Butter Bush Toxicity to Dogs →

Butter Bush Toxicity to Humans →

🌸 Flowers

Butter Bush produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Butter Bush Flowers →

Is Butter Bush an Annual Plant? →

Is Butter Bush a Perennial Plant? →

Butter Bush Pollination Guide →

Common Butter Bush Flower Problems →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Butter Bush can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Butter Bush Temperature Tolerance →

Butter Bush Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Butter Bush →

When to Plant Butter Bush →

How to Plant Butter Bush →

Where to Plant Butter Bush →

Winter Care for Butter Bush →

Best Companion Plants for Butter Bush →

Is Butter Bush a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

Butter Bush 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.

How to Propagate Butter Bush →

🧐 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.