How to grow and care for Zanthoxylum americanum Mill.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Zanthoxylum americanum Mill., Toothache tree, Common prickly ash, Yellow wood
Zanthoxylum americanum Mill. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Zanthoxylum americanum Mill.
How often should I water?
check Zanthoxylum americanum Mill. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Zanthoxylum americanum Mill. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Zanthoxylum americanum Mill. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Zanthoxylum americanum Mill. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Zanthoxylum americanum Mill. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Zanthoxylum americanum Mill. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Sapindales, Family: Rutaceae, Genus: Zanthoxylum, Species: Zanthoxylum americanum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Zanthoxylum |
| Species | Zanthoxylum americanum |
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