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Also known as
Mexican Redbud, Mexican Redbud, Texas redbud, Eastern redbud, Black Pearl Redbud JN16 and cersis canadensis
Taxonomy
Cercis canadensis
Cercis
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for American Redbud
How often to water your American Redbud

every 9
American Redbud 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 Mexican Redbud in your home

a window
American Redbud love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
American Redbud does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Redbud in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize American Redbud

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 Redbud after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for American Redbud
American Redbud
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.
