Cockspur Coral Tree
About Cockspur Coral Tree
Cockspur Coral Tree is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Cockspur Coral Tree likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Cockspur Coral Tree belongs to the Erythrina genus, and is native to Central South America.
⚠️ Cockspur Coral 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
Erythrina crista-galli
Erythrina
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Cockspur Coral Tree
How often to water your Cockspur Coral Tree
every 9
Cockspur Coral 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Cockspur Coral Tree in your home
a window
Cockspur Coral Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cockspur Coral Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cockspur Coral Tree in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Cockspur Coral Tree
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 Cockspur Coral Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Cockspur Coral Tree
Cockspur Coral Tree
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft 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.