Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during active growth. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Also known as Archangel · Awolowo Weed · Babybush
Jack in the Bush (Chromolaena odorata) is a fast-growing shrub with a wide range of medicinal uses and is considered an invasive species in many regions.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of sunlight daily for best flowering, tolerates some shade.
Regular
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-27°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed monthly during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during active growth. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back young stems to promote branching. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and prevent self-seeding.
Heavy pruning can be done in late winter or early spring to rejuvenate the plant.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings in spring or summer and root them in moist potting mix or water. Cuttings typically root within 3-4 weeks. Can also be grown from seed sown in spring.
Repot every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound, preferably in spring. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one to allow for root growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Jack In The Bush (Chromolaena odorata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Chromolaena |
| Species | Chromolaena odorata |
Similar in genus Chromolaena
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data