Plant Care Fukien Tea Tree

Fukien Tea Tree

4.3 out of 5 (21 experiences)

Fukien Tea Tree has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Fukien Tea Tree has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily

Also known as

Carmona retusa, Philippine tea tree, Ehretia monopyrena and Carmona microphylla

Taxonomy

Ehretia microphylla
Ehretia
Ehretiaceae
Boraginales

How to care for Fukien Tea Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Fukien Tea Tree

Water needs for Fukien Tea Tree
0.5 cups
every 9

Fukien Tea Tree 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 Fukien Tea Tree

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Fukien Tea Tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Fukien Tea Tree: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Fukien Tea Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Fukien Tea Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fukien Tea Tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Fukien Tea Tree

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

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Fukien Tea Tree is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Fukien Tea Tree →

Benefits of Growing Fukien Tea Tree →

Common Fukien Tea Tree Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Fukien Tea Tree →

Outdoor Care Guide for Fukien Tea Tree →


💦 Water Needs

Fukien Tea Tree 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.

Fukien Tea Tree Water Frequency →

Fukien Tea Tree Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Fukien Tea 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 🏡.

Fukien Tea Tree Light Requirements →

Fukien Tea Tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Fukien Tea Tree 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.

Is Fukien Tea Tree Edible? →

Fukien Tea Tree Toxicity to Cats →

Fukien Tea Tree Toxicity to Dogs →

Fukien Tea Tree Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Fukien Tea Tree doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Fukien Tea Tree Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Fukien Tea Tree 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!

Best Soil Mix for Fukien Tea Tree →

Best Pots for Fukien Tea Tree →

When and How to Successfully Repot Fukien Tea Tree →

What Are Healthy Fukien Tea Tree Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Fukien Tea Tree should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Fukien Tea Tree →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Fukien Tea Tree to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Fukien Tea Tree is native to Worldwide.


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Fukien Tea 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.

Fukien Tea Tree Lifecycle →

Fukien Tea Tree Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Fukien Tea Tree →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Fukien Tea Tree can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

  • Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
  • To get the cutting to root, you can either:
    • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Fukien Tea Tree →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Fukien Tea Tree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Fukien Tea Tree

Fukien Tea Tree

Fukien Tea Tree


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.

What other plant parents say

Fukien Tea Tree has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 10
Fukien Tea Tree has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 8
Fukien Tea Tree has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 8
Fukien Tea Tree has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 4
Fukien Tea Tree has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 2
Fukien Tea Tree has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 2
Fukien Tea Tree has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
@Sylar3202 avatar
@@Sylar3202
leaf-1 1 Plants
xp 31 XP
10/27/2021

Great indoor Bonsai plant.

Fast grower Fast grower
Rachel avatar
@Rachel
leaf-1 3 Plants
xp 245 XP
globe Markham, Ontario
10/06/2021

It’s got a huge cock and loves to show it

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor
Pest magnet Pest magnet
J avatar
@J
leaf-1 3 Plants
xp 41 XP
08/07/2021

Needs plenty of sun & don’t overwater🙂

Survivor Survivor
Aaron avatar
@Aaron
leaf-1 2 Plants
xp 66 XP
globe Forres, Scotland
07/06/2021

Bonsai take 2-3 months to sprout so don’t feel Discouraged if it isn’t growing, it only needs 22ml of water but only water it when the soil is sticks to your finger when pressed :) apart from that please enjoy this lovely plant and have a nice day :)

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
Blooms easily Blooms easily
@AndrewBunt avatar
@@AndrewBunt
leaf-1 7 Plants
xp 119 XP
globe Tyler, TX
06/07/2021

Easy to grow, doesn’t require much light, prefers temperate climate. Got best watering results by dunking it in a tub of water about a half an inch above the soil, until the entire rootball is soaked.

Survivor Survivor
Laura avatar
@Laura
leaf-1 3 Plants
xp 46 XP
06/04/2021

Likes winter light!

Blooms easily Blooms easily
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@@RehabBhabie
leaf-1 12 Plants
xp 146 XP
globe Mooresville, IN
04/24/2021

If you’re growing from seed I suggest putting it in a ziplock bag for one to two months! :)

@Jenni7777 avatar
@@Jenni7777
leaf-1 1 Plants
xp 168 XP
04/08/2021

Beautiful potential but they’re really needy need lots of light but not too much bc they brown and diseases are really common. Cant overwater bc root rot but underwater and it dies

Browns easily Browns easily
Pest magnet Pest magnet

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