Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Maclura pomifera 'Naughty Boy'

Genus

Maclura

Family

Moraceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy'

💦 Water

How often to water your Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy'

Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy' in your home

Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy': repot after 2X growth

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 Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

🪴 Soil

Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

💩 Fertilizer

Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy' is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Osage-Orange 'Naughty Boy' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.