
Bush Poppy
Also known as
bush poppy and tree poppy
Taxonomy
Dendromecon rigida
Dendromecon
Papaveraceae
Ranunculales

How to care for Bush Poppy

How often to water your Bush Poppy

every 9
Bush Poppy needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
55% Medium

Finding light for Bush Poppy in your home

a window
Bush Poppy love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bush Poppy does not tolerate low light š«.
Houston, Texas currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light āļø.

How to fertilize Bush Poppy

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bush Poppy after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Bush Poppy 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
Bush Poppy requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Bush Poppy 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.
Care Summary for Bush Poppy
Bush Poppy
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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