What is the growth pattern for Oplopanax Horridus?

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.

Can Oplopanax Horridus be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Oplopanax Horridus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Oplopanax Horridus

Q: How often should I water my Oplopanax Horridus?

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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Oplopanax Horridus need?

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 🏡.

Also known as

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

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Oplopanax horridus

Genus

Oplopanax

Family

Araliaceae

Order

Apiales

How to care for Oplopanax Horridus

Water

How often to water your Oplopanax Horridus

Oplopanax Horridus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Los Angeles, California.

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?

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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.

Los Angeles, California

47% Low

Growing Oplopanax Horridus in Los Angeles right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

February 7th, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Los Angeles is currently medium 👌.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deter…

Sunlight will increase by 35.2% ☀️

February 8th, 2023

Los Angeles is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Los Angeles is expected to increase by 35.2% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 13.9 megajoules of energy …

Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours 📈

February 8th, 2023

This month, Los Angeles is getting an average of 9.4 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 10.2% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 11.0 total hours of…

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

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

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 Los Angeles, California ⛅.

Oplopanax Horridus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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.

When to repot Oplopanax Horridus

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 6th, 2023

The growing potential in Los Angeles is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to r…