Napoleon's Plume
Also known as
Butterfly Flower, Jerusalem Date, Jerusalem-date and Pink Butterfly Tree
Taxonomy
Bauhinia monandra
Bauhinia
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Napoleon's Plume
How often to water your Napoleon's Plume
every 9
Napoleon's Plume needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Napoleon's Plume in your home
a window
Napoleon's Plume love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Napoleon's Plume does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Napoleon's Plume
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 Napoleon's Plume after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Care Summary for Napoleon's Plume
Napoleon's Plume
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.