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.
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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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 maximize the potential for growth.
Baboon's Cabbage Bush does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Baboon's Cabbage Bush in your home 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 the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
