Flowering Gum
Also known as
Red flowering gum
Taxonomy
Corymbia ficifolia
Corymbia
Myrtaceae
Myrtales
How to care for Flowering Gum
Water
How often to water your Flowering Gum
every 9
Flowering Gum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Flowering Gum in your home
a window
Flowering Gum love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Flowering Gum does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Flowering Gum in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Flowering Gum
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 Flowering Gum after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Flowering Gum 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.
Care Summary for Flowering Gum
Flowering Gum
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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