Crown Flower Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (2024)

Plant Care Crown Flower

Taxonomy Crown Flower Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (41)

Calotropis gigantea

Calotropis

Apocynaceae

Gentianales
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How to care for Crown Flower

πŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Crown Flower

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0.5 cups
every 9

Crown Flower 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.

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Water 0.5 cups every
9

β˜€οΈ Light

Finding light for Crown Flower in your home

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1ft or less from
a window

Crown Flower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Crown Flower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Crown Flower in your home 🏑.

πŸͺ΄ Nutrients

How to fertilize Crown Flower

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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 Crown Flower after it doubles in size or once a yearβ€”whichever comes first.

πŸ’‘ FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Crown Flower is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Crown Flower β†’

Common Crown Flower Problems β†’

πŸ’¦ Water Needs

Crown Flower 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.

Crown Flower Water Frequency β†’

Crown Flower Root Rot β†’

β˜€οΈ Sunlight Needs

Crown Flower requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive πŸ’ͺ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏑.

Crown Flower Light Requirements β†’

🐢 🐈 πŸ‘Ά Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atUS (888) 426-4435.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Crown Flower 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.

How and When to Prune Crown Flower β†’

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Crown Flower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Crown Flower Temperature Tolerance β†’

🧐 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.

  • Common Bugs Affecting Crown Flower β†’
  • Drooping Crown Flower Leaves β†’
  • Crown Flower Dropping Leaves β†’
  • Crown Flower Mushy Leaves β†’
  • Black Spots on Crown Flower β†’
  • Brown Spots on Crown Flower β†’
  • Crown Flower Leaves Falling Over β†’
  • Crown Flower Leaves Curling β†’
  • Crown Flower Yellow Leaves β†’
  • Crown Flower Root Rot β†’

Care Summary for Crown Flower

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Crown Flower

Crown Flower Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (52) Greg recommends:

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0.5 cups every 9 days

Crown Flower Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (54) Placement

< 1ft from a window

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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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