Caucasian crosswort
About Caucasian crosswort
Caucasian crosswort is a super rare houseplant šæ that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Caucasian crosswort belongs to the Phuopsis genus, and is native to Iran and the Caucasus.
Taxonomy
Phuopsis stylosa
Phuopsis
Rubiaceae
Gentianales
Also known as
Caucasian crosswort and large-styled crosswort
How to care for Caucasian crosswort
Water
How often to water your Caucasian crosswort
every 9
Caucasian crosswort needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 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
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Caucasian crosswort in your home
a window
Caucasian crosswort love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Caucasian crosswort does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Caucasian crosswort in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Caucasian crosswort
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 Caucasian crosswort after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Caucasian crosswort is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Caucasian crosswort prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. 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
Caucasian crosswort 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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Caucasian crosswort can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Caucasian crosswort
Caucasian crosswort
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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