Devil's Bouquet
Also known as
devil's-bouquet and scarlet muskflower
Taxonomy
Nyctaginia capitata
Nyctaginia
Nyctaginaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Devil's Bouquet
Water
How often to water your Devil's Bouquet
every 9
Devil's Bouquet 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
Light
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Finding light for Devil's Bouquet in your home
a window
Devil's Bouquet love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Devil's Bouquet does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Devil's Bouquet in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Devil's Bouquet
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 Bouquet after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Devil's Bouquet 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
Devil's Bouquet 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.
Growth Pattern
Devil's Bouquet grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Devil's Bouquet
Devil's Bouquet
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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