
Utah Mortonia
Also known as
Mortonia scabrella utahensis
Taxonomy
Mortonia utahensis
Mortonia
Celastraceae
Celastrales

How to care for Utah Mortonia

How often to water your Utah Mortonia

every 9
Utah Mortonia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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 Utah Mortonia in your home

a window
Utah Mortonia may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, 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 Utah Mortonia in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Utah Mortonia

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 Utah Mortonia after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Utah Mortonia
Utah Mortonia
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

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