Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
About Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush is a super 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.
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush likes soil that is good at retaining moisture.
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush belongs to the Castilleja genus, and is native to Central Canada to the Eastern United States.
⚠️ Scarlet Indian Paintbrush 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. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Castilleja coccinea
Castilleja
Orobanchaceae
Lamiales
Also known as
Scarlet Indian paintbrush and scarlet painted-cup
How to care for Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
How often to water your Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
every 9
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush 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
Finding light for Scarlet Indian Paintbrush in your home
a window
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Scarlet Indian Paintbrush in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
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 Scarlet Indian Paintbrush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
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.