What type of soil should I use for my Cockspur Coral Tree?

Cockspur 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!

Should I fertilize my Cockspur Coral Tree?

Cockspur 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!

What is the growth pattern for Cockspur Coral Tree?

Cockspur Coral 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.

Can Cockspur Coral Tree be grown outdoors?

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

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Q: Is Cockspur Coral Tree easy to care for?

Cockspur Coral Tree is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Cockspur Coral Tree?

Cockspur 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Cockspur Coral Tree need?

Cockspur 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 🏡.

About Cockspur Coral Tree

Cockspur Coral Tree is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Cockspur Coral Tree likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Cockspur Coral Tree belongs to the Erythrina genus, and is native to Central South America.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Erythrina crista-galli

Genus

Erythrina

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for Cockspur Coral Tree

Water

How often to water your Cockspur Coral Tree

Cockspur Coral Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Denver, Colorado.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
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Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Cockspur Coral Tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Cockspur Coral Tree: 1ft from a window

Cockspur Coral Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Denver, Colorado ⛅.

Cockspur Coral Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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