Acton Encelia
Also known as
Acton's brittlebush
Taxonomy
Encelia actonii
Encelia
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Acton Encelia
How often to water your Acton Encelia
Acton Encelia 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Acton Encelia in your home
Acton Encelia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Acton Encelia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Acton Encelia in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Acton Encelia
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 Acton Encelia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Acton Encelia
Acton Encelia
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.