How much sunlight does my dove-tree need?

dove-tree 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my dove-tree?

dove-tree does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my dove-tree?

dove-tree should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for dove-tree?

dove-tree 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.

Can dove-tree be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone dove-tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

1/1

dove-tree

Q: Is dove-tree easy to care for?

dove-tree is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my dove-tree?

dove-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.

About dove-tree

This tree grows 20 to 60 feet tall and is rare in cultivation. It is pyramidal in youth and matures as rounded and dense branching. Two large, white bracts surround the flower resembling a dove. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and water during drought.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Davidia involucrata

Genus

Davidia

Family

Nyssaceae

Order

Cornales

Also known as

dove-tree, handkerchief tree, pocket handkerchief tree and ghost tree

How to care for dove-tree

Water

How often to water your dove-tree

dove-tree 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

No Yes

Select the pot size

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.

Select a city to check sunlight intensity

Finding light for dove-tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant dove-tree: 1ft from a window

dove-tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

dove-tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of dove-tree in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize dove-tree

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

dove-tree is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors