Plant Care Zanthoxylum Fagara

Zanthoxylum Fagara

Also known as

Wild Lime, Wild Lime, Wild lime, Lime prickly-ash, Colima, Uña de gato and Corriosa

Taxonomy

Zanthoxylum fagara
Zanthoxylum
Rutaceae
Sapindales

How to care for Zanthoxylum Fagara

💦 Water

How often to water your Zanthoxylum Fagara

Water needs for Zanthoxylum Fagara
0.5 cups
every 9

Zanthoxylum Fagara 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 Zanthoxylum Fagara

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Wild Lime in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Zanthoxylum Fagara: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Zanthoxylum Fagara love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Zanthoxylum Fagara does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Zanthoxylum Fagara

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Zanthoxylum Fagara 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.

Wild Lime Water Frequency →

Wild Lime Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Zanthoxylum Fagara 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 🏡.

Wild Lime Light Requirements →

Wild Lime Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Zanthoxylum Fagara is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Wild Lime Edible? →

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Wild Lime Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Zanthoxylum Fagara 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 Wild Lime →

Best Pots for Wild Lime →

When and How to Successfully Repot Wild Lime →

What Are Healthy Wild Lime Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Zanthoxylum Fagara should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Wild Lime →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Zanthoxylum Fagara 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.

Wild Lime Lifecycle →

Wild Lime Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Wild Lime →


🌦️ 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 Zanthoxylum Fagara, 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 Zanthoxylum Fagara

Zanthoxylum Fagara

Zanthoxylum Fagara


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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