
Algarrobo Blanco
Also known as
Prosopis atacamensis and Prosopis siliquastrum longisiliqua
Taxonomy
Prosopis alba
Prosopis
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Algarrobo Blanco
How often to water your Algarrobo Blanco

every 9
Algarrobo Blanco 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 Algarrobo Blanco in your home

a window
Algarrobo Blanco love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Algarrobo Blanco does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Algarrobo Blanco in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Algarrobo Blanco

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 Algarrobo Blanco after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Algarrobo Blanco
Algarrobo Blanco
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
