
Gasplant
About Gasplant
The Gas Plant is slow to establish but very long-lived as a bushy, upright clump with fragrant glossy green leaves. It can take 2-4 years before it blooms. It prefers moist, well-drained, slightly alkaline soils but will tolerate some drought once established.
Taxonomy
Dictamnus albus
Dictamnus
Rutaceae
Sapindales
Also known as
Gasplant, Burning bush, Dictamnus, Dittany, Gas plant and Fraxinella

How to care for Gasplant

How often to water your Gasplant

every 9
Gasplant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

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 Gasplant in your home

a window
Gasplant love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Gasplant does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Gasplant in your home š”.

How to fertilize Gasplant

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 Gasplant after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Gasplant is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Gasplant 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
Gasplant 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
Gasplant is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Gasplant 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
Gasplant grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Gasplant grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Gasplant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Gasplant can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Gasplant
Gasplant
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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