Antelope Bitterbrush
Also known as
bitterbrush and antelope-brush
Taxonomy
Purshia tridentata
Purshia
Rosaceae
Rosales
How to care for Antelope Bitterbrush
Water
How often to water your Antelope Bitterbrush
every 9
Antelope Bitterbrush 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
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 Antelope Bitterbrush in your home
a window
Antelope Bitterbrush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Antelope Bitterbrush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Antelope Bitterbrush in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Antelope Bitterbrush
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 Antelope Bitterbrush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Antelope Bitterbrush 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
Antelope Bitterbrush 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
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Antelope Bitterbrush will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Care Summary for Antelope Bitterbrush
Antelope Bitterbrush
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft 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.
