California Fetid Adderstongue
Also known as
California fetid adderstongue, Bigelow's adderstongue, Slinkpod and Brownies
Taxonomy
Scoliopus bigelovii
Scoliopus
Liliaceae
Liliales
How to care for California Fetid Adderstongue
Water
How often to water your California Fetid Adderstongue
every 9
California Fetid Adderstongue 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
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Select a city to check sunlight intensity
Finding light for California Fetid Adderstongue in your home
a window
California Fetid Adderstongue can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of California Fetid Adderstongue in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize California Fetid Adderstongue
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 California Fetid Adderstongue after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
California Fetid Adderstongue 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
California Fetid Adderstongue can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing 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
California Fetid Adderstongue grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for California Fetid Adderstongue
California Fetid Adderstongue
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft 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.
Trending in your area
Similar to California Fetid Adderstongue
✨ Discover rare plants
Milky Widow's Thrill
Marquise de Sevigne
Begonia hydrocotylifo…
Scotch Moss
Sedum 'White Diamond'
Hoya 'Millie'
Skeleton Key Pothos
Cigar Plant
Peperomia 'Harmony's …
Variegated Arrowhead …
Hylotelephium siebold…
Kudu Lily
Euphorbia Ammak
Eden Climbing Rose
Maroon Pitcher Plant
Sarcochilus fitzgeral…
Sedeveria 'Blue Elf'
