Baja California Birdbush
Also known as
Baja birdbush
Taxonomy
Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia
Ornithostaphylos
Ericaceae
Ericales
How to care for Baja California Birdbush
How often to water your Baja California Birdbush
Baja California Birdbush 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
Finding light for Baja California Birdbush in your home
Baja California Birdbush may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Baja California Birdbush
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 Baja California Birdbush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Baja California Birdbush
Baja California Birdbush
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.