Chilean lantern tree
Taxonomy
Crinodendron hookerianum
Crinodendron
Elaeocarpaceae
Oxalidales
How to care for Chilean lantern tree
Water
How often to water your Chilean lantern tree
every 9
Chilean lantern tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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
38% Low
Growing Chilean lantern tree in Edmond right now
Sunlight will increase by 26.3% âïž
January 25th, 2023
Edmond is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Edmond is expected to increase by 26.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.5 megajoules of energy per m2 perâŠ
Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours đ
January 28th, 2023
This month, Edmond is getting an average of 7.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8.6% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.6 total hours of dayliâŠ
Finding light for Chilean lantern tree in your home
a window
Chilean lantern tree love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
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 â .
Chilean lantern tree does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Chilean lantern tree
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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chilean lantern tree after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Chilean lantern 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.
Sunlight Needs
Chilean lantern tree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Chilean lantern tree
Chilean lantern tree
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 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
