African Coral Tree

African Coral 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.

African Coral Tree Water Frequency →

African Coral Tree Root Rot →

African Coral 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 🏡.

African Coral Tree Light Requirements →

African Coral Tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

African Coral Tree is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. African Coral Tree is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

African Coral Tree Toxicity to Cats →

African Coral Tree Toxicity to Dogs →

African Coral Tree Toxicity to Humans →

African Coral 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 African Coral Tree →

When and How to Successfully Repot African Coral Tree →

African Coral Tree grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize African Coral Tree →

USDA Hardiness Zone
African Coral Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

African Coral Tree Temperature Tolerance →

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 African Coral 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting African Coral Tree →
• Drooping African Coral Tree Leaves →
• African Coral Tree Dropping Leaves →
• African Coral Tree Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on African Coral Tree →
• Brown Spots on African Coral Tree →
• African Coral Tree Leaves Falling Over →
• African Coral Tree Leaves Curling →
• African Coral Tree Yellow Leaves →
• African Coral Tree Root Rot →