China Tree

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

Benefits of Growing Golden Rain Tree →

Common Golden Rain Tree Problems →

China Tree 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.

Golden Rain Tree Water Frequency →

Golden Rain Tree Root Rot →

China Tree 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 🏡.

Golden Rain Tree Light Requirements →

Golden Rain Tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

China Tree 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.

China Tree is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot Golden Rain Tree →

What Are Healthy Golden Rain Tree Roots →

China Tree 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 Golden Rain Tree →

China Tree grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Golden Rain Tree Lifecycle →

Golden Rain Tree Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Golden Rain Tree →

USDA Hardiness Zone
China Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Golden Rain Tree Temperature Tolerance →

Golden Rain Tree Hardiness Zones →

Is Golden Rain Tree a Weed? →

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 China Tree, 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Golden Rain Tree →

What Eats Golden Rain Tree? →

• Drooping Golden Rain Tree Leaves →
• Golden Rain Tree Dropping Leaves →
• Golden Rain Tree Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Golden Rain Tree →
• Brown Spots on Golden Rain Tree →
• Golden Rain Tree Leaves Falling Over →
• Golden Rain Tree Leaves Curling →
• Golden Rain Tree Yellow Leaves →
• Golden Rain Tree Root Rot →
• Why Is My Golden Rain Tree Wilting? →