Plant Care Puncturevine

Puncturevine

Also known as

Mexican sandbur, Texas sandbur, bullhead, caltrop, cat's-head, common dubbletjie and devil's-thorn

Taxonomy

Tribulus terrestris
Tribulus
Zygophyllaceae
Zygophyllales

How to care for Puncturevine

💦 Water

How often to water your Puncturevine

Water needs for Puncturevine
0.5 cups
every 9

Puncturevine 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 Puncturevine

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Puncturevine in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Puncturevine: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Puncturevine may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Puncturevine

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Puncturevine 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Puncturevine may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Puncturevine 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. Puncturevine is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Puncturevine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Puncturevine Temperature Tolerance →

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🍂 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 Puncturevine, 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 Puncturevine

Puncturevine

Puncturevine


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft 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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