Plant Care Eastern Redbud

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

Water

How often to water your Eastern Redbud

Water needs for Eastern Redbud
0.5 cups
every 9

Eastern Redbud 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.

Calculate water needs of Eastern Redbud

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
Light

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Finding light for Mexican Redbud in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Eastern Redbud: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

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 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Eastern Redbud

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

FAQs
Difficulty Level

Eastern Redbud is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


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Care Summary for Eastern Redbud

Eastern Redbud

Eastern Redbud


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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