Bois Puant
Also known as
Ciruelillo, Ciruelo cimarron, Croc, Hicaco, Iguana berry, Jia manzanilla, Limoncillo (Dominican Republic), Macaby, Orange falaise, Pomme-nette, Prune bord-de-mer and Prune epice (Lesser Antilles)
Taxonomy
Ximenia americana
Ximenia
Ximeniaceae
Santalales
How to care for Bois Puant
Water
How often to water your Bois Puant
every 9
Bois Puant 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
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Bois Puant in your home
a window
Bois Puant may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 Bois Puant in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Bois Puant
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 Bois Puant after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Bois Puant 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.
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
Bois Puant will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Care Summary for Bois Puant
Bois Puant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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