Pine Cone Plant
Also known as
Leafy Pine and Euphorbia 'pinapple head'
Taxonomy
Euphorbia bupleurifolia
Euphorbia
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
How to care for Pine Cone Plant
Water
How often to water your Pine Cone Plant
every 12
Pine Cone Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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
12
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.
Raleigh, North Carolina
48% Low
Finding light for Pine Cone Plant in your home
a window
Pine Cone Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Raleigh, North Carolina â .
Pine Cone Plant does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Pine Cone Plant
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 Pine Cone Plant after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Pine Cone Plant thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. 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
Pine Cone Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. 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.
Humidity
Pine Cone Plant prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.
Soil
Pine Cone Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnât retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!
Fertilizer
Pine Cone Plant grows very slowly and doesnât require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantâs potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Itâs common for Pine Cone Plant to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
Pine Cone Plant is native to Worldwide.
Flowers
Pine Cone Plant produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
Care Summary for Pine Cone Plant
Pine Cone Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Raleigh, North Carolina, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
