Plant Care Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy

Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy

Also known as

lobster bush

Taxonomy

Plectranthus neochilus 'Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy'
Plectranthus
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy

💦 Water

How often to water your Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy

Water needs for Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy
0.5 cups
every 9

Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy 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.

Calculate water needs of Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy 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.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy: 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 Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


💦 Water Needs

Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy 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

Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy 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

Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


💨 Humidity

Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.


🪴 Soil

Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!


💩 Fertilizer

Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌎 Native Region

Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy is native to Tropical Africa and Madagascar.


🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9b-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy

Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy

Spur Flower Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy


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.

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