How much sunlight does my Caper Bush need?

Caper Bush 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 🏡.

What is the growth pattern for Caper Bush?

Caper Bush 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.

Can Caper Bush be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Caper Bush can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Caper Bush

Q: Is Caper Bush easy to care for?

Caper Bush is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Caper Bush?

Caper 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.

About Caper Bush

Caper Bush is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Caper Bush belongs to the Capparis genus, and is native to Northern Africa, Southern Europe, and Western Asia.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Capparis spinosa

Genus

Capparis

Family

Capparaceae

Order

Brassicales

Also known as

Caper, Flinders rose, Capers and Caper berries

How to care for Caper Bush

Water

How often to water your Caper Bush

Caper 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

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.

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Finding light for Caper Bush in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Caper Bush: 1ft from a window

Caper Bush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Caper Bush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Caper Bush

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Caper Bush is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors