Omalanthus populifolius
Also known as
Omalanthus populifolius, bleeding heart, native poplar and Queensland poplar
Taxonomy
Homalanthus populifolius
Homalanthus
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
How to care for Omalanthus populifolius
Water
How often to water your Omalanthus populifolius
every 9
Omalanthus populifolius needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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
Light
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Finding light for Omalanthus populifolius in your home
a window
Omalanthus populifolius may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Omalanthus populifolius
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 Omalanthus populifolius after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Omalanthus populifolius
Omalanthus populifolius
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
