Eastern Redbud
Also known as
Mexican Redbud, Mexican Redbud, Texas redbud, Eastern redbud, Black Pearl Redbud JN16, American Redbud and cersis canadensis
Taxonomy
Cercis canadensis
Cercis
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Eastern Redbud
How often to water your Eastern Redbud
Eastern Redbud needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Mexican Redbud in your home
Eastern Redbud love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Eastern Redbud does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Eastern Redbud in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Eastern Redbud
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 Eastern Redbud after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Eastern Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.