Plant Care Red Bush Monkeyflower

Red Bush Monkeyflower

Also known as

Diplacus longiflorus rutilus and Mimulus glutinosus puniceus

Taxonomy

Diplacus puniceus
Diplacus
Phrymaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Red Bush Monkeyflower

💦 Water

How often to water your Red Bush Monkeyflower

Water needs for Red Bush Monkeyflower
0.5 cups
every 9

Red Bush Monkeyflower 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 Red Bush Monkeyflower

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Red Bush Monkeyflower in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Red Bush Monkeyflower: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Red Bush Monkeyflower may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Red Bush Monkeyflower in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Red Bush Monkeyflower

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Red Bush Monkeyflower: 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 Red Bush Monkeyflower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Red Bush Monkeyflower 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Red Bush Monkeyflower may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Red Bush Monkeyflower Light Requirements →

Red Bush Monkeyflower Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Red Bush Monkeyflower 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.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 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 Red Bush Monkeyflower, 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 Red Bush Monkeyflower

Red Bush Monkeyflower

Red Bush Monkeyflower


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft 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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