Baboon's Cabbage Bush
Taxonomy
Othonna triplinerva
Othonna
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Baboon's Cabbage Bush

How often to water your Baboon's Cabbage Bush

every 12
Baboon's Cabbage Bush needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Fort Worth, Texas.
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

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.
Fort Worth, Texas
40% Low

Growing Baboon's Cabbage Bush in Fort Worth right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
January 24th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Fort Worth is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determā¦
Sunlight will increase by 24.5% āļø
January 27th, 2023
Fort Worth is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Fort Worth is expected to increase by 24.5% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.8 megajoules of energy peā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.7 hours š
January 26th, 2023
This month, Fort Worth is getting an average of 6.9 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of dayā¦
Finding light for Baboon's Cabbage Bush in your home

a window
Baboon's Cabbage Bush 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 Fort Worth, Texas ā .
Baboon's Cabbage Bush does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Baboon's Cabbage Bush

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 Baboon's Cabbage Bush after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

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 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 Baboon's Cabbage Bush
Baboon's Cabbage Bush
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Fort Worth, Texas, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
