Den Boef's Carrion Flower

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Orbea denboefii

Genus

Orbea

Family

Apocynaceae

Order

Gentianales

How to care for Den Boef's Carrion Flower

💦 Water

How often to water your Den Boef's Carrion Flower

Den Boef's Carrion Flower 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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☀️ Light

Finding light for Den Boef's Carrion Flower in your home

Den Boef's Carrion Flower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Den Boef's Carrion Flower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Den Boef's Carrion Flower in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Den Boef's Carrion Flower

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Den Boef's Carrion Flower: 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 Den Boef's Carrion Flower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Den Boef's Carrion Flower 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

Den Boef's Carrion Flower 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

Den Boef's Carrion Flower 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Den Boef's Carrion Flower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 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.