
Merlot Redbud
Taxonomy
Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'
Cercis
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Merlot Redbud
How often to water your Merlot Redbud

every 9
Merlot Redbud 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
Finding light for Merlot Redbud in your home

a window
Merlot Redbud love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Merlot Redbud does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Merlot Redbud in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Merlot Redbud

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 Merlot Redbud after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Merlot Redbud
Merlot Redbud
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
