California compassplant
About California compassplant
California compassplant is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Taxonomy
Wyethia angustifolia
Wyethia
Asteraceae
Asterales
Also known as
California compassplant and narrowleaf mule's ears
How to care for California compassplant
Water
How often to water your California compassplant
every 9
California compassplant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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 compassplant in your home
a window
California compassplant love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
California compassplant does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of California compassplant in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize California compassplant
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your California compassplant after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
California compassplant 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 compassplant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
California compassplant grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
California compassplant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for California compassplant
California compassplant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
