Plant Care dove-tree

dove-tree

About dove-tree

This tree grows 20 to 60 feet tall and is rare in cultivation. It is pyramidal in youth and matures as rounded and dense branching. Two large, white bracts surround the flower resembling a dove. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and water during drought.

Taxonomy

Davidia involucrata
Davidia
Nyssaceae
Cornales

Also known as

dove-tree, handkerchief tree, pocket handkerchief tree and ghost tree

How to care for dove-tree

💦 Water

How often to water your dove-tree

Water needs for dove-tree
0.5 cups
every 9

dove-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 dove-tree

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for dove-tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant dove-tree: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

dove-tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

dove-tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of dove-tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize dove-tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for dove-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 dove-tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

dove-tree is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow dove-tree →

Benefits of Growing dove-tree →

Common dove-tree Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for dove-tree →


💦 Water Needs

dove-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.

dove-tree Water Frequency →

dove-tree Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

dove-tree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

dove-tree Light Requirements →

dove-tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

dove-tree is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

dove-tree does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for dove-tree →

Best Pots for dove-tree →

When and How to Successfully Repot dove-tree →

What Are Healthy dove-tree Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

dove-tree should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize dove-tree →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

dove-tree will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

dove-tree Lifecycle →

dove-tree Size Guide →

How and When to Prune dove-tree →


🌦️ 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 dove-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 dove-tree

dove-tree

dove-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.

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