How much sunlight does my Dr Seuss Tree need?

Dr Seuss 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 is the growth pattern for Dr Seuss Tree?

Dr Seuss 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 Dr Seuss Tree be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Dr Seuss Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-12b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Dr Seuss Tree

Q: Is Dr Seuss Tree easy to care for?

Dr Seuss Tree is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Dr Seuss Tree?

Dr Seuss Tree thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

Shaving Brush Tree, Shaving Brush Tree and Amapolla Tree

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Pseudobombax ellipticum

Genus

Pseudobombax

Family

Malvaceae

Order

Malvales

How to care for Dr Seuss Tree

Water

How often to water your Dr Seuss Tree

Dr Seuss Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Boise, Idaho.

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
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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.

Boise, Idaho

29% Very Low

Growing Dr Seuss Tree in Boise right now

Plant growth potential is currently very low 📉

January 27th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Boise is currently very low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determ…

Sunlight will increase by 36.3% ☀️

January 23rd, 2023

Boise is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Boise is expected to increase by 36.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.6 megajoules of energy per m² per da…

Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours 📈

January 27th, 2023

This month, Boise is getting an average of 7.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 12.4% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.1 total hours of dayli…

Light needs and placement for plant Dr Seuss Tree: 1ft from a window

Dr Seuss Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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 Boise, Idaho ⛅.

Dr Seuss Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Dr Seuss Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dr Seuss 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 Dr Seuss Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Dr Seuss Tree

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 23rd, 2023

The growing potential in Boise is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot p…