Alexandrian Laurel
Also known as
Alexandrian-laurel, Borneo-mahogany, Indian doomba oiltree, Indian-laurel, balltree, beach calophyllum, beach touriga, beautyleaf, laurelwood and mastwood
Taxonomy
Calophyllum inophyllum
Calophyllum
Calophyllaceae
Malpighiales
How to care for Alexandrian Laurel
How often to water your Alexandrian Laurel
every 9
Alexandrian Laurel 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 Alexandrian Laurel in your home
a window
Alexandrian Laurel 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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How to fertilize Alexandrian Laurel
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 Alexandrian Laurel after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Alexandrian Laurel
Alexandrian Laurel
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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