American Linden
Also known as
Carolina Basswood, Carolina Basswood, American linden and American basswood
Taxonomy
Tilia americana
Tilia
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for American Linden
How often to water your American Linden
American Linden 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 Carolina Basswood in your home
American Linden love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
American Linden does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Linden in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize American Linden
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 American Linden after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Care Summary for American Linden
American Linden
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.