Jeruselem Thorn
About Jeruselem Thorn
Jeruselem Thorn is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.
Jeruselem Thorn belongs to the Paliurus genus, and is native to Southern Europe.
Taxonomy
Paliurus spina-christi
Paliurus
Rhamnaceae
Rosales
Also known as
Christ's-thorn and Jerusalem thorn
How to care for Jeruselem Thorn
How often to water your Jeruselem Thorn
every 9
Jeruselem Thorn 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 Jeruselem Thorn in your home
a window
Jeruselem Thorn 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 Jeruselem Thorn
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 Jeruselem Thorn after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Jeruselem Thorn
Jeruselem Thorn
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.