Carrion Plant
Also known as
Caraluma hesperidum and caralluma hesperidum
Taxonomy
Orbea decaisneana
Orbea
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Carrion Plant
Water
How often to water your Carrion Plant
every 9
Carrion Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
39% Low
Finding light for Carrion Plant in your home
a window
Carrion Plant 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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ā .
Carrion Plant does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Carrion Plant
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 Carrion Plant after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Carrion Plant 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
Carrion Plant 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.
Care Summary for Carrion Plant
Carrion Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
