Plant Care American Linden

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

💦 Water

How often to water your American Linden

Water needs for American Linden
0.5 cups
every 9

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.

Calculate water needs of American Linden

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Carolina Basswood in your home

Light needs and placement for plant American Linden: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

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 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize American Linden

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

American Linden is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

American Linden 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 🏡.

Carolina Basswood Light Requirements →

Carolina Basswood Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

American Linden 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.

Is Carolina Basswood Edible? →

Carolina Basswood Toxicity to Cats →

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Carolina Basswood Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

American Linden 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 Carolina Basswood →

Best Pots for Carolina Basswood →

When and How to Successfully Repot Carolina Basswood →

What Are Healthy Carolina Basswood Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

American Linden 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 Carolina Basswood →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

American Linden grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Carolina Basswood Lifecycle →

Carolina Basswood Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Carolina Basswood →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation
🧐 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 American Linden

American Linden

American Linden


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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