Māmane

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sophora chrysophylla

Genus

Sophora

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for Māmane

💦 Water

How often to water your Māmane

Māmane 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Māmane in your home

Māmane love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Māmane does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Māmane

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

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💡 FAQs

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Māmane 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Māmane 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. Māmane is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

🪴 Soil

Māmane 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 Māmane →

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💩 Fertilizer

Māmane grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Māmane →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Māmane 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.

Māmane Lifecycle →

Māmane Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Māmane →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Māmane can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Māmane Temperature Tolerance →

Māmane Hardiness Zones →

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🧐 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.