Plant Care Brazilian Rain Tree

Brazilian Rain Tree

4.3 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Brazilian Rain Tree has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Brazilian Rain Tree has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

Taxonomy

Chloroleucon tortum
Chloroleucon
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Brazilian Rain Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Brazilian Rain Tree

Water needs for Brazilian Rain Tree
0.5 cups
every 9

Brazilian Rain Tree 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 Brazilian Rain Tree

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Brazilian Rain Tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Brazilian Rain Tree: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Brazilian Rain Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Brazilian Rain Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Brazilian Rain Tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Brazilian Rain Tree

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

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Brazilian Rain Tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Brazilian Rain Tree 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


🧐 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 Brazilian Rain Tree

Brazilian Rain Tree

Brazilian Rain Tree


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.

What other plant parents say

Brazilian Rain Tree has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 3
Brazilian Rain Tree has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
@Bonsai_dad avatar
@@Bonsai_dad
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 148 XP
globe Englewood, CO
12/15/2021

I brought this tree home and he did well for 2 weeks and then lost all of his leaves. I put the plant at 85 percent humidity and between 75 and 80 degrees and he made a come back.

Survivor Survivor
@LunaDeAroeira avatar
@@LunaDeAroeira
leaf-1 4 Plants
xp 64 XP
06/06/2021

My First Fella (🦩) named “Luna De Aroeira”.
Her Name speaks for this Bonsai in the picture to the left. The Long-Strong Living Moon.
Evergreen Leaves sleep at night time by folding its’ leaves. 🌜🌴🌿

Survivor Survivor

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