Crossberry
Taxonomy
Grewia occidentalis
Grewia
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for Crossberry
Water
How often to water your Crossberry
every 9
Crossberry needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Madison, Wisconsin.
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
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.
Madison, Wisconsin
26% Very Low
Growing Crossberry in Madison right now
Plant growth potential is currently very low 📉
February 6th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Madison is currently very low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in dete…
Sunlight will increase by 47.7% ☀️
February 2nd, 2023
Madison is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Madison is expected to increase by 47.7% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.0 megajoules of energy per m2 pe…
Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours 📈
February 1st, 2023
This month, Madison is getting an average of 5.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 13.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.3 total hours of day…
Finding light for Crossberry in your home
a window
Crossberry may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Madison, Wisconsin ⛅.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Crossberry
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 Crossberry after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
When to repot Crossberry
Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳
February 2nd, 2023
The growing potential in Madison is low 📉.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to repot…
FAQs
Crossberry 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
Crossberry may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s 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.
Care Summary for Crossberry
Crossberry
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Madison, Wisconsin, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
