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Katsura

About Katsura

Cercidiphyllum is a genus containing two species of plants, both commonly called Katsura. The genus is native to Japan and China and it is one of the largest hardwoods in Asia. Several different cultivars are grown, including 'Aureum', 'Heronswood Globe', 'Pendula', and 'Ruby'. Plant this tree in the full sun in moist, organically rich, well-drained soil.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Genus

Cercidiphyllum

Family

Cercidiphyllaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Katsura

💦 Water

How often to water your Katsura

Katsura 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
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☀️ Light

Finding light for Katsura in your home

Katsura love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Katsura does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Katsura

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

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Katsura is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Katsura →

Benefits of Growing Katsura →

Common Katsura Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Katsura →

Outdoor Care Guide for Katsura →

💦 Water Needs

Katsura 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.

Katsura Water Frequency →

Katsura Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Katsura 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 🏡.

Katsura Light Requirements →

Katsura Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Katsura 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

Katsura 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!

Best Soil Mix for Katsura →

Best Pots for Katsura →

When and How to Successfully Repot Katsura →

What Are Healthy Katsura Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Katsura should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Katsura →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Katsura will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Katsura Lifecycle →

Katsura Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Katsura →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Katsura can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Katsura Temperature Tolerance →

Katsura Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Katsura →

When to Plant Katsura →

How to Plant Katsura →

Where to Plant Katsura →

Winter Care for Katsura →

Best Companion Plants for Katsura →

Is Katsura a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Katsura, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 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.