How to Care for Baboon's Cabbage Bush: Mastering Water, Sunlight & More

Baboon's Cabbage Bush

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Othonna triplinerva

Genus

Othonna

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Baboon's Cabbage Bush

💦 Water

How often to water your Baboon's Cabbage Bush

Baboon's Cabbage Bush needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 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
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Baboon's Cabbage Bush in your home

Baboon's Cabbage Bush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Baboon's Cabbage Bush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Baboon's Cabbage Bush in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Baboon's Cabbage Bush

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Baboon's Cabbage Bush: 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 Baboon's Cabbage Bush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Over or under watered? So, I've already killed my first #succulent by way of overwatering/poor soil drainage. So now I'm nervous. XD I have two new babies that the app wants me to water after 14 days of them being repotted into soil with more grit in it. I didn't wet down the soil or anything; They've just been chillin' in their new container (plastic, but with plenty of drainage), about 8 inches or more away from a grow light. Now the #stringofpickles #stringofrubies is starting to look a little shriveled, with the addition of these odd spots. A couple leaves have gone brown on the #jewelofthedesert, as well. Is this a sign that they need water, or a sign for rot? I don't want to kill these babes, too. DX #succulentsquad #succulents #succulentlove #succulenthelp

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Baboon's Cabbage Bush thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. 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

Baboon's Cabbage Bush 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.

🧐 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.