Crowpoison
About Crowpoison
Crowpoison is a super rare houseplant šæ that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Crowpoison likes soil that is well draining.
Crowpoison belongs to the Nothoscordum genus, and is native to Southern North America and South America.
Taxonomy
Nothoscordum bivalve
Nothoscordum
Amaryllidaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
crowpoison and false garlic
How to care for Crowpoison
Water
How often to water your Crowpoison
every 9
Crowpoison needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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.
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Finding light for Crowpoison in your home
a window
Crowpoison 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 Indianapolis, Indiana ā .
Crowpoison does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Crowpoison
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 Crowpoison after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Crowpoison is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Crowpoison 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
Crowpoison 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.
Soil
Crowpoison 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!
Growth Pattern
Crowpoison grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Crowpoison can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Crowpoison
Crowpoison
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Indianapolis, Indiana, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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