Plant Care Butternut Tree

Butternut Tree

About Butternut Tree

Butternut Tree is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging 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.

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

Butternut Tree belongs to the Juglans genus, and is native to Canada and the Eastern United States.

⚠️ Butternut Tree is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Taxonomy

Juglans cinerea
Juglans
Juglandaceae
Fagales

Also known as

Butternut and White walnut

How to care for Butternut Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Butternut Tree

Water needs for Butternut Tree
0.5 cups
every 9

Butternut 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 Butternut Tree

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Butternut Tree in your home

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

Butternut Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Butternut Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Butternut Tree

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Butternut 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 Butternut Tree →

Benefits of Growing Butternut Tree →

Common Butternut Tree Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Butternut Tree →


💦 Water Needs

Butternut 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.

Butternut Tree Water Frequency →

Butternut Tree Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Butternut 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 🏡.

Butternut Tree Light Requirements →

Butternut Tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Butternut Tree is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Is Butternut Tree Edible? →

Butternut Tree Toxicity to Cats →

Butternut Tree Toxicity to Dogs →

Butternut Tree Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Butternut 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 Butternut Tree →

Best Pots for Butternut Tree →

When and How to Successfully Repot Butternut Tree →

What Are Healthy Butternut Tree Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Butternut 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 Butternut Tree →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Butternut 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.

Butternut Tree Lifecycle →

Butternut Tree Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Butternut Tree →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Butternut Tree can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Butternut 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 Butternut 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 Butternut Tree

Butternut Tree

Butternut 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.

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