Erythrina Caffra
Also known as
African Coral Tree, African Coral Tree and Coast Coral Tree
Taxonomy
Erythrina caffra
Erythrina
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Erythrina Caffra
How often to water your Erythrina Caffra
Erythrina Caffra 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 African Coral Tree in your home
Erythrina Caffra love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Erythrina Caffra does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Erythrina Caffra
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 Erythrina Caffra after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Erythrina Caffra
Erythrina Caffra
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.