What is the growth pattern for California Flannelbush?

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.

Can California Flannelbush be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone California Flannelbush can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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California Flannelbush

Q: Is California Flannelbush easy to care for?

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!

Q: How often should I water my California Flannelbush?

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.

Q: How much sunlight does my California Flannelbush need?

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 🏡.

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 located in Columbia, South 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
9

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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.

Columbia, South Carolina

38% Low

Finding light for California Flannelbush in your home

Light needs and placement for plant California Flannelbush: 1ft from a window

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

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 Columbia, South Carolina ⛅.

California Flannelbush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors