Acanthus mollis aka Bear's Breeches

Bear's Breeches presents a moderate level of care, which allows plant enthusiasts with some experience to expand their skills and knowledge.

Bear's Breeches should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Bear's Breeches loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Bear's Breeches prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the wintertime, it's common for Bear's Breeches to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more.

The toxicity level of this plant has not been officially confirmed by Ploi. If there is a possibility of ingestion of plant material with an uncertain toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is advisable to seek the assistance of a medical professional.

The Bear's Breeches is a clump-forming species, with new growth originating from the soil surrounding the main plant.

Bear's Breeches’s native range is South-western Europe - Portugal to the Balkans. Naturalized in Britain in W. Cornwall[17].