Plant Care Devil's-Claw

Devil's-Claw

Also known as

iceplant and small-fruit devil's-claw

Taxonomy

Martynia annua
Martynia
Martyniaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Devil's-Claw

Water

How often to water your Devil's-Claw

Water needs for Devil's-Claw
0.5 cups
every 9

Devil's-Claw 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
Light

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Finding light for Devil's-Claw in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Devil's-Claw: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Devil's-Claw may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves šŸƒ, 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 Devil's-Claw

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Devil's-Claw: 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 Devil's-Claw after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Care Summary for Devil's-Claw

Devil's-Claw


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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