Sausage Tree
About Sausage Tree
Sausage 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.
Sausage Tree belongs to the Kigelia genus, and is native to Tropical Africa.
⚠️ Sausage 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. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Kigelia africana
Kigelia
Bignoniaceae
Lamiales
Also known as
Kigelia
How to care for Sausage Tree
How often to water your Sausage Tree
every 9
Sausage 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Sausage Tree in your home
a window
Sausage Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Sausage Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sausage Tree in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Sausage Tree
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 Sausage Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Sausage Tree
Sausage 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.