Desert Trumpet
About Desert Trumpet
Desert Trumpet is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Desert Trumpet belongs to the Eriogonum genus, and is native to the Southwestern United States to Northwestern Mexico.
Taxonomy
Eriogonum inflatum
Eriogonum
Polygonaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Desert Trumpet
Water
How often to water your Desert Trumpet
every 9
Desert Trumpet needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Desert Trumpet in your home
a window
Desert Trumpet love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Desert Trumpet does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Desert Trumpet in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Desert Trumpet
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 Desert Trumpet after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Desert Trumpet 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
Desert Trumpet requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
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
Desert Trumpet 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.
Care Summary for Desert Trumpet
Desert Trumpet
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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