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4.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)


Also known as
Orange Eye Butterflybush, Orange Eye Butterflybush, Butterfly-bush, Summer lilac and Orange eye
Taxonomy
Buddleja davidii
Buddleja
Scrophulariaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Orange Eye

How often to water your Orange Eye

every 9
Orange Eye 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

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Finding light for Orange Eye Butterflybush in your home

a window
Orange Eye love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Orange Eye does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Orange Eye in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Orange Eye

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 Orange Eye after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Orange Eye is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Orange Eye 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
Orange Eye 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Orange Eye 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!
Fertilizer
Orange Eye grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Orange Eye grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Orange Eye can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Orange Eye can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Orange Eye
Orange Eye
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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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