Bushman's Hat
Taxonomy
Hoodia gordonii
Hoodia
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Bushman's Hat
Water
How often to water your Bushman's Hat
every 12
Bushman's Hat needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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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 🍃, 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 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 it’s 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 year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bushman's Hat
Bushman's Hat
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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