Leucophyta Brownii
Also known as
Cushion bush, Cushion bush, Leucophyta and Leucophyta brownii
Taxonomy
Calocephalus brownii
Calocephalus
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Leucophyta Brownii
Water
How often to water your Leucophyta Brownii
every 9
Leucophyta Brownii needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Raleigh, North 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
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.
Raleigh, North Carolina
36% Low
Growing Leucophyta Brownii in Raleigh right now
Plant growth potential is currently low đ
January 28th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ânet radiationâ in Raleigh is currently low đ.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiniâŚ
Sunlight will increase by 30% âď¸
January 29th, 2023
Raleigh is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Raleigh is expected to increase by 30% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.4 megajoules of energy per m2 perâŚ
Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours đ
January 29th, 2023
This month, Raleigh is getting an average of 7.0 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8.9% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.6 total hours of daylâŚ
Finding light for Cushion bush in your home
a window
Leucophyta Brownii 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 Raleigh, North Carolina â .
Nutrients
How to fertilize Leucophyta Brownii
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 Leucophyta Brownii after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Leucophyta Brownii
Leucophyta Brownii
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Raleigh, North Carolina, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
