mi zhu

Also known as

Castanopsis carlesii carlesii, Castanopsis carlesii sessilis, Castanopsis carlesii taiwanensis, Castanopsis cuspidata carlesii, Castanopsis cuspidata longicaudata, Castanopsis cuspidata sessilis, Castanopsis junghuhnii, Castanopsis longicaudata, Castanopsis sessilis, Castanopsis stipitata, Lithocarpus longicaudatus, Lithocarpus stipitatus, Quercus longicaudata, Quercus stipitata, Shiia longicaudata, Shiia stipitata and Synaedrys stipitata

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Castanopsis carlesii

Genus

Castanopsis

Family

Fagaceae

Order

Fagales

How to care for mi zhu

💦 Water

How often to water your mi zhu

mi zhu 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for mi zhu in your home

mi zhu 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.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of mi zhu in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize mi zhu

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

💡 FAQs

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

mi zhu 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
mi zhu can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 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.