Green Ephedra
About Green Ephedra
Green Ephedra is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
⚠️ Green Ephedra is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Ephedra viridis
Ephedra
Ephedraceae
Ephedrales
Also known as
green ephedra, green Mormon tea, Indian tea and mountain ephedra
How to care for Green Ephedra
How often to water your Green Ephedra
every 9
Green Ephedra 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 Green Ephedra in your home
a window
Green Ephedra love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Green Ephedra does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Green Ephedra in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Green Ephedra
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 Green Ephedra after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Green Ephedra
Green Ephedra
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.