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Lompoc Mesa Bush Monkeyflower

Also known as

Lompoc mesa bush monkeyflower, Orange bush monkeyflower, Orange bush monkey-flower and Sticky monkey-flower

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Diplacus aurantiacus

Genus

Diplacus

Family

Phrymaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Lompoc Mesa Bush Monkeyflower

💦 Water

How often to water your Lompoc Mesa Bush Monkeyflower

Lompoc Mesa Bush Monkeyflower 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Lompoc Mesa Bush Monkeyflower in your home

Lompoc Mesa Bush Monkeyflower 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 Lompoc Mesa Bush Monkeyflower in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Lompoc Mesa Bush Monkeyflower

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

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Lompoc Mesa Bush Monkeyflower 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

Lompoc Mesa Bush Monkeyflower 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

Lompoc Mesa Bush Monkeyflower 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.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Lompoc Mesa Bush Monkeyflower 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.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lompoc Mesa Bush Monkeyflower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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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 Lompoc Mesa Bush Monkeyflower, 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.