Mkalati Tree
Also known as
kassa kassa, katenga, musese and muzela
Taxonomy
Burkea africana
Burkea
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Mkalati Tree
Water
How often to water your Mkalati Tree
every 9
Mkalati 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Mkalati Tree in your home
a window
Mkalati Tree may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Mkalati Tree
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 Mkalati Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Mkalati Tree
Mkalati Tree
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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