Florida Hopbush
About Florida Hopbush
Florida Hopbush is a super rare houseplant đż that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light âď¸ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Taxonomy
Dodonaea viscosa
Dodonaea
Sapindaceae
Sapindales
Also known as
Narrow-leaf hopbush and Wedge-leaf hopbush
How to care for Florida Hopbush
Water
How often to water your Florida Hopbush
every 9
Florida Hopbush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Tucson, Arizona.
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.
Tucson, Arizona
60% Medium
Finding light for Florida Hopbush in your home
a window
Florida Hopbush love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Florida Hopbush does not tolerate low light đŤ.
Tucson, Arizona currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light âď¸.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Florida Hopbush
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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Florida Hopbush after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Florida Hopbush 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
Florida Hopbush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đŞ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Florida Hopbush 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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Florida Hopbush can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Florida Hopbush
Florida Hopbush
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Tucson, Arizona, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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