Golden Chinquapin
Also known as
golden chinquapin, giant chinquapin and western chinquapin
Taxonomy
Chrysolepis chrysophylla
Chrysolepis
Fagaceae
Fagales
How to care for Golden Chinquapin
Water
How often to water your Golden Chinquapin
every 9
Golden Chinquapin needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Edmond, Oklahoma.
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.
Edmond, Oklahoma
51% Low
Finding light for Golden Chinquapin in your home
a window
Golden Chinquapin love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Edmond, Oklahoma ā .
Golden Chinquapin does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Golden Chinquapin
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 Golden Chinquapin after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Golden Chinquapin 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
Golden Chinquapin 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
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Golden Chinquapin 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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Golden Chinquapin can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Golden Chinquapin
Golden Chinquapin
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Edmond, Oklahoma, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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