Crucifixion Thorn
Also known as
Crucifixion thorns
Taxonomy
Canotia holacantha
Canotia
Celastraceae
Celastrales
How to care for Crucifixion Thorn
How often to water your Crucifixion Thorn
every 9
Crucifixion Thorn needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Crucifixion Thorn in your home
a window
Crucifixion Thorn 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.
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How to fertilize Crucifixion Thorn
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 Crucifixion Thorn after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Crucifixion Thorn
Crucifixion Thorn
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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