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California Flannelbush

Also known as

California fremontia and Flannel bush

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Fremontodendron californicum

Genus

Fremontodendron

Family

Malvaceae

Order

Malvales

How to care for California Flannelbush

💦 Water

How often to water your California Flannelbush

California Flannelbush 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for California Flannelbush in your home

California Flannelbush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

California Flannelbush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of California Flannelbush in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize California Flannelbush

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for California Flannelbush: repot after 2X growth

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 Flannelbush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

California Flannelbush is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

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Outdoor Care Guide for California Flannelbush →

💦 Water Needs

California Flannelbush 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.

California Flannelbush Water Frequency →

California Flannelbush Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

California Flannelbush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

California Flannelbush Light Requirements →

California Flannelbush Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

California Flannelbush is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Is California Flannelbush Edible? →

California Flannelbush Toxicity to Cats →

California Flannelbush Toxicity to Dogs →

California Flannelbush Toxicity to Humans →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

California Flannelbush 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.

California Flannelbush Lifecycle →

California Flannelbush Size Guide →

How and When to Prune California Flannelbush →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
California Flannelbush can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

California Flannelbush Temperature Tolerance →

California Flannelbush Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with California Flannelbush →

When to Plant California Flannelbush →

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Winter Care for California Flannelbush →

Best Companion Plants for California Flannelbush →

Is California Flannelbush a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in California Flannelbush, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.