Douglas' Spineflower
Also known as
Douglas's spineflower
Taxonomy
Chorizanthe douglasii
Chorizanthe
Polygonaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Douglas' Spineflower
Water
How often to water your Douglas' Spineflower
every 9
Douglas' Spineflower 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
Light
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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 Douglas' Spineflower in your home
a window
Douglas' Spineflower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Douglas' Spineflower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Douglas' Spineflower in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Douglas' Spineflower
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 Douglas' Spineflower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Douglas' Spineflower 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
Douglas' Spineflower 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
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Douglas' Spineflower
Douglas' Spineflower
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.
