California Shieldpod
Also known as
California spectaclepod and spectaclepod
Taxonomy
Dithyrea californica
Dithyrea
Brassicaceae
Brassicales
How to care for California Shieldpod
Water
How often to water your California Shieldpod
every 9
California Shieldpod needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Aloha, Oregon.
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
Light
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.
Aloha, Oregon
25% Very Low
Growing California Shieldpod in Aloha right now
Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours š
January 24th, 2023
This month, Aloha is getting an average of 7.1 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 9.8 total hours of dayligā¦
Finding light for California Shieldpod in your home
a window
California Shieldpod may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Aloha, Oregon ā .
Nutrients
How to fertilize California Shieldpod
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 California Shieldpod after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
California Shieldpod 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.
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
California Shieldpod grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for California Shieldpod
California Shieldpod
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Aloha, Oregon, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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