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Also known as
Shaving Brush Tree, Shaving Brush Tree and Amapolla Tree
Taxonomy
Pseudobombax ellipticum
Pseudobombax
Malvaceae
Malvales

How to care for Dr Seuss Tree

How often to water your Dr Seuss Tree

every 12
Dr Seuss Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 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
12

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 Dr Seuss 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
Finding light for Shaving Brush Tree in your home

a window
Dr Seuss 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 .
Dr Seuss Tree does not tolerate low-light đ«.

How to fertilize Dr Seuss 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 Dr Seuss Tree after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Dr Seuss Tree is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
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.
Sunlight Needs
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 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.
Growth Pattern
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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Dr Seuss Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Dr Seuss Tree
Dr Seuss Tree
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

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.
