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Kiersten Rankel
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is (nearly!) a Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.
About Picasso's Paintbrush
Picasso's Paintbrush is a super rare houseplant đż that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light âď¸ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Picasso's Paintbrush likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Codiaeum variegatum 'Picasso's Paintbrush'
Codiaeum
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales

How to care for Picasso's Paintbrush

How often to water your Picasso's Paintbrush

every 9
Picasso's Paintbrush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Houston, Texas.
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

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.
Houston, Texas
86% High

Growing Picasso's Paintbrush in Houston right now
Plant growth potential is currently very high đ
May 23rd, 2022
Sunlight intensity as measured by ânet radiationâ in Houston is currently very high đ. The plant growth potential in your area is currently at its peak! đż
The availability of high quality sunlightâŚ
Sunlight will increase by 9% âď¸
May 23rd, 2022
Houston is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Houston is expected to increase by 9% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 20.5 megajoules of energy per m2 per âŚ
Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours đ
May 24th, 2022
This month, Houston is getting an average of 10.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 13.8 total hours of dayliâŚ
Finding light for Picasso's Paintbrush in your home

a window
Picasso's Paintbrush love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth during this time of higher sunlight intensity in Houston, Texas âď¸.
This is a great time to watch your Picasso's Paintbrush thrive đż!

How to fertilize Picasso's 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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Picasso's Paintbrush after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Picasso's Paintbrush 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
Picasso's Paintbrush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đŞ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs 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.
Humidity
Picasso's Paintbrush doesnât require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Picasso's Paintbrush does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Picasso's Paintbrush should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Itâs common for Picasso's Paintbrush to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
Picasso's Paintbrush is native to Southeast Asia, Northern Australia and the Pacific Islands.
Care Summary for Picasso's Paintbrush
Picasso's Paintbrush
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Houston, Texas, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.

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