California Buckthorn
Also known as
Rhamnus californica, California coffeeberry and California buckthorn
Taxonomy
Frangula californica
Frangula
Rhamnaceae
Rosales
How to care for California Buckthorn
How often to water your California Buckthorn
California Buckthorn needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for California Buckthorn in your home
California Buckthorn love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
California Buckthorn does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize California Buckthorn
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 California Buckthorn after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for California Buckthorn
California Buckthorn
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.