
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

How often to water your Devil's-Claw

every 9
Devil's-Claw needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Devil's-Claw in your home

a window
Devil's-Claw may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Devil's-Claw in your home š”.

How to fertilize Devil's-Claw

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 itās 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 yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Devil's-Claw
Devil's-Claw
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
