Diospyros gallo

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Diospyros gallo

Genus

Diospyros

Family

Ebenaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Diospyros gallo

💦 Water

How often to water your Diospyros gallo

Diospyros gallo 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 Diospyros gallo in your home

Diospyros gallo love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Diospyros gallo does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Diospyros gallo

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

Plant has been in this pot 2 years, it’s root bound, fertilized 20 days ago with Nelson Citrus, fruit & Avacado. Could this be the cause of the light leaves or does it need iron? #BlackSapote

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Diospyros gallo 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

Diospyros gallo 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

Diospyros gallo 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.

🪴 Soil

Diospyros gallo 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!

💩 Fertilizer

Diospyros gallo grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Diospyros gallo can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. 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.