Clarkson's Blood

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Corymbia clarksonii for this species.

Genus

Corymbia

Family

Myrtaceae

Order

Myrtales

How to care for Clarkson's Blood

💦 Water

How often to water your Clarkson's Blood

Clarkson's Blood 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 Clarkson's Blood in your home

Clarkson's Blood love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Clarkson's Blood does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Clarkson's Blood in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Clarkson's Blood

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

💡 FAQs

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Clarkson's Blood 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Clarkson's Blood 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
Clarkson's Blood can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9b-11b. 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.