Plant Care Oplopanax Horridus

Oplopanax Horridus

Also known as

Devil's Club, Devil's Club, Devil's walking stick and Alaskan ginseng

Taxonomy

Oplopanax horridus
Oplopanax
Araliaceae
Apiales

How to care for Oplopanax Horridus

💦 Water

How often to water your Oplopanax Horridus

Water needs for Oplopanax Horridus
0.5 cups
every 9

Oplopanax Horridus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Devil's Club in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Oplopanax Horridus: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Oplopanax Horridus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Oplopanax Horridus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Oplopanax Horridus in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Oplopanax Horridus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Oplopanax Horridus: repot after 2X growth

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Oplopanax Horridus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Oplopanax Horridus 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.

Devil's Club Water Frequency →

Devil's Club Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Oplopanax Horridus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Devil's Club Light Requirements →

Devil's Club Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Oplopanax Horridus is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Is Devil's Club Edible? →

Devil's Club Toxicity to Cats →

Devil's Club Toxicity to Dogs →

Devil's Club Toxicity to Humans →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Oplopanax Horridus will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Devil's Club Lifecycle →

Devil's Club Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Devil's Club →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Oplopanax Horridus, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Oplopanax Horridus

Oplopanax Horridus


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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