American chestnut
Taxonomy
Castanea dentata
Castanea
Fagaceae
Fagales
How to care for American chestnut
Water
How often to water your American chestnut
every 9
American chestnut needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for American chestnut in your home
a window
American chestnut love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
American chestnut does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American chestnut in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize American chestnut
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your American chestnut after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
American chestnut can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
American chestnut 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
American chestnut requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
American chestnut is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.
Soil
American chestnut does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
American chestnut grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
American chestnut grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
American chestnut can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for American chestnut
American chestnut
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
