Plant Care Mountain Pride

Mountain Pride

Taxonomy

Solanum xanti
Solanum
Solanaceae
Solanales

How to care for Mountain Pride

💦 Water

How often to water your Mountain Pride

Water needs for Mountain Pride
0.5 cups
every 9

Mountain Pride 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 Mountain Pride

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Mountain Pride in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Mountain Pride: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Mountain Pride love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Mountain Pride does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mountain Pride in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Mountain Pride

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Mountain Pride: 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 Mountain Pride after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Mountain Pride 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.

Mountain Pride Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Mountain Pride 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Mountain Pride is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Mountain Pride is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Mountain Pride 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.

Mountain Pride Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Mountain Pride 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!

Best Soil Mix for Mountain Pride →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Mountain Pride →

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💩 Fertilizer

Mountain Pride is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Mountain Pride →


🌎 Native Region

Mountain Pride is native to Worldwide.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Mountain Pride, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 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 Mountain Pride

Mountain Pride

Mountain Pride


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.

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