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Flowering Gum

Also known as

Red flowering gum

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Corymbia ficifolia

Genus

Corymbia

Family

Myrtaceae

Order

Myrtales

How to care for Flowering Gum

💦 Water

How often to water your Flowering Gum

Flowering Gum 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 Flowering Gum in your home

Flowering Gum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Flowering Gum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Flowering Gum in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Flowering Gum

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Flowering Gum: 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 Flowering Gum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

☀️ Sunlight Needs

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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Flowering Gum Light Requirements →

Flowering Gum Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Flowering Gum 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.

Is Flowering Gum Edible? →

Flowering Gum Toxicity to Cats →

Flowering Gum Toxicity to Dogs →

Flowering Gum Toxicity to Humans →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Flowering Gum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Flowering Gum Temperature Tolerance →

Flowering Gum Hardiness Zones →

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🧐 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.