Plant Care Contorted Suncup

Contorted Suncup

Also known as

plains evening primrose, plains evening-primrose, plains eveningprimrose, contorted-pod evening primrose, dwarf contorted suncup and twisted suncup

Taxonomy

Camissonia contorta
Camissonia
Onagraceae
Myrtales

How to care for Contorted Suncup

💦 Water

How often to water your Contorted Suncup

Water needs for Contorted Suncup
0.5 cups
every 9

Contorted Suncup 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 Contorted Suncup in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Contorted Suncup: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Contorted Suncup love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Contorted Suncup does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Contorted Suncup

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Contorted Suncup 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

Contorted Suncup 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

Contorted Suncup 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.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Contorted Suncup can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 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 Contorted Suncup, 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 Contorted Suncup

Contorted Suncup


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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