Lagunaria
Also known as
Lagunaria, pyramid tree, Norfolk Island hibiscus, Queensland white oak, sally wood, white oak, itchy bomb tree and cow itch tree
Taxonomy
Lagunaria patersonia
Lagunaria
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for Lagunaria
Water
How often to water your Lagunaria
every 9
Lagunaria needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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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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 Lagunaria in your home
a window
Lagunaria love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Lagunaria does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Lagunaria in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Lagunaria
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Lagunaria after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Lagunaria 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
Lagunaria requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Care Summary for Lagunaria
Lagunaria
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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