What type of soil should I use for my East Indian Walnut?

East Indian Walnut 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!

Should I fertilize my East Indian Walnut?

East Indian Walnut is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

Can East Indian Walnut be grown outdoors?

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

East Indian Walnut

Q: How often should I water my East Indian Walnut?

East Indian Walnut 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my East Indian Walnut need?

East Indian Walnut 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 🏡.

Also known as

Lebbek, Lebbeck, Lebbek tree, Flea tree, Frywood, Koko, Woman's tongue tree and Siris

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Albizia lebbeck

Genus

Albizia

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for East Indian Walnut

Water

How often to water your East Indian Walnut

East Indian Walnut needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Los Angeles, California.

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

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Los Angeles, California

45% Low

Growing East Indian Walnut in Los Angeles right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

February 1st, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Los Angeles is currently medium 👌.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deter…

Sunlight will increase by 28.8% ☀️

January 29th, 2023

Los Angeles is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Los Angeles is expected to increase by 28.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.8 megajoules of energy …

Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours 📈

January 31st, 2023

This month, Los Angeles is getting an average of 9.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 8.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of …

Light needs and placement for plant East Indian Walnut: 1ft from a window

East Indian Walnut love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Los Angeles, California ⛅.

East Indian Walnut does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize East Indian Walnut

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

When to repot East Indian Walnut

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 30th, 2023

The growing potential in Los Angeles is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to r…