
Fishpoison
Also known as
Akatafotsy, Brusca Cimarrona, Hora, Katafotsy, Kimahandzy, Makalala, Tephrosia, Tsarinetsy and Tuva, Russiakei
Taxonomy
Tephrosia purpurea
Tephrosia
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Fishpoison
How often to water your Fishpoison

every 9
Fishpoison 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 Fishpoison in your home

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

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 Fishpoison after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Fishpoison
Fishpoison
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.
