Plant Care Weather Prophet

Weather Prophet

About Weather Prophet

Weather Prophet is a popular 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.

Weather Prophet likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Weather Prophet belongs to the Dimorphotheca genus, and is native to Southern Africa.

Taxonomy

Dimorphotheca pluvialis
Dimorphotheca
Asteraceae
Asterales

Also known as

Dimorphotheca pluvialis,, White african daisy, Cape marigold, Weather prophet, Cape rain-daisy, Ox-eye daisy, Cape daisy, Rain daisy and Dimorphotheca fruticosa

How to care for Weather Prophet

💦 Water

How often to water your Weather Prophet

Water needs for Weather Prophet
0.5 cups
every 9

Weather Prophet 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.

Calculate water needs of Weather Prophet

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Weather Prophet in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Weather Prophet: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Weather Prophet love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Weather Prophet does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Weather Prophet in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Weather Prophet

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Weather Prophet: repot after 2X growth

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 Weather Prophet after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Weather Prophet is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Weather Prophet →

Common Weather Prophet Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Weather Prophet 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.

Weather Prophet Water Frequency →

Weather Prophet Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Weather Prophet 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 🏡.

Weather Prophet Light Requirements →

Weather Prophet Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Weather Prophet is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Weather Prophet 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!

Best Soil Mix for Weather Prophet →

When and How to Successfully Repot Weather Prophet →


💩 Fertilizer

Weather Prophet 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Weather Prophet →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Weather Prophet can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Weather Prophet Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Weather Prophet, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Weather Prophet

Weather Prophet

Weather Prophet


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.

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