Plant Care American Planetree

American Planetree

Also known as

American Sycamore, American Sycamore, American planetree, Western plane, Occidental plane, Buttonwood and Water beech

Taxonomy

Platanus occidentalis
Platanus
Platanaceae
Proteales

How to care for American Planetree

Water

How often to water your American Planetree

Water needs for American Planetree
0.5 cups
every 9

American Planetree 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 Planetree

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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Finding light for American Sycamore in your home

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

American Planetree love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

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

American Planetree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Planetree in your home šŸ”.

Nutrients

How to fertilize American Planetree

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

FAQs
Difficulty Level

American Planetree can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!


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Care Summary for American Planetree

American Planetree

American Planetree


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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