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Taxonomy
Hoodia gordonii
Hoodia
Apocynaceae
Gentianales

How to care for Bushman's Hat

How often to water your Bushman's Hat

every 12
Bushman's Hat needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Boise, Idaho.
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
12

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.
Boise, Idaho
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Finding light for Bushman's Hat in your home

a window
Bushman's Hat may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, 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 Boise, Idaho â .

How to fertilize Bushman's Hat

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 Bushman's Hat after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bushman's Hat
Bushman's Hat
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Boise, Idaho, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
