Puka
Also known as
puka and pukanui
Taxonomy
Meryta sinclairii
Meryta
Araliaceae
Apiales
How to care for Puka
Water
How often to water your Puka
every 9
Puka needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Louisville, Kentucky.
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.
Louisville, Kentucky
33% Very Low
Growing Puka in Louisville right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
February 5th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Louisville is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determā¦
Sunlight will increase by 39.6% āļø
February 6th, 2023
Louisville is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Louisville is expected to increase by 39.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 9.9 megajoules of energy perā¦
Finding light for Puka in your home
a window
Puka love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Louisville, Kentucky ā .
Puka does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Puka
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 Puka after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Puka prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Puka requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Puka
Puka
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Louisville, Kentucky, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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