Plant Care Lucky Bean Tree

Lucky Bean Tree

Reviewed by: Kiersten Rankel | Last Updated: 11/30/2024

4.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Lucky Bean Tree has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

About Lucky Bean Tree

Lucky Bean Tree is a popular houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as having large, lush leaves with a whopping 303 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

⚠️ Lucky Bean Tree is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Taxonomy

Castanospermum australe
Castanospermum
Fabaceae
Fabales

Also known as

Moreton bay chestnut, Blackbean and Castanospermum

How to care for Lucky Bean Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Lucky Bean Tree

Water needs for Lucky Bean Tree
0.5 cups
every 9

Lucky Bean Tree 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.

Calculate water needs of Lucky Bean Tree

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Lucky Bean Tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Lucky Bean Tree: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Lucky Bean Tree 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 Lucky Bean Tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Lucky Bean Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Lucky Bean Tree: 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 Lucky Bean Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Lucky Bean Tree 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.

Lucky Bean Tree Water Frequency →

Lucky Bean Tree Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Lucky Bean Tree 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 🏡.

Lucky Bean Tree Light Requirements →

Lucky Bean Tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Lucky Bean Tree is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Lucky Bean Tree is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 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 Lucky Bean Tree, 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.


Care Summary for Lucky Bean Tree

Lucky Bean Tree

Lucky Bean Tree


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Lucky Bean Tree has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
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05/18/2021

Don’t base your watering on the texture of the outside of the bean.

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