Caesalpinia Mexicana
Also known as
Caesalpinia mexicana, Mexican holdback, Mexican caesalpinia, tabachín del monte and Caesalpinia mexicana
Taxonomy
Erythrostemon mexicanus
Erythrostemon
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Caesalpinia Mexicana
Water
How often to water your Caesalpinia Mexicana
every 9
Caesalpinia Mexicana 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Caesalpinia Mexicana in your home
a window
Caesalpinia Mexicana love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Caesalpinia Mexicana does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Caesalpinia Mexicana in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Caesalpinia Mexicana
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 Caesalpinia Mexicana after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Caesalpinia Mexicana 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.
Sunlight Needs
Caesalpinia Mexicana 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Caesalpinia Mexicana
Caesalpinia Mexicana
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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