Manuka or tea tree
About Manuka or tea tree
Manuka or tea tree is a super rare houseplant šæ that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Manuka or tea tree belongs to the leptospermum genus, and is native to New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and New Zealand.
Taxonomy
Leptospermum scoparium
Leptospermum
Myrtaceae
Myrtales
Also known as
Manuka myrtle, Tea tree, MÄnuka, Manuka, New zealand teatree and Broom tea-tree
How to care for Manuka or tea tree
Water
How often to water your Manuka or tea tree
every 9
Manuka or tea tree 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
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 Manuka or tea tree in your home
a window
Manuka or tea tree love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Manuka or tea tree does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Manuka or tea tree in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Manuka or tea 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Manuka or tea tree after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Manuka or tea tree is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Manuka or tea 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.
Sunlight Needs
Manuka or tea tree 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”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Manuka or tea 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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Manuka or tea tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Manuka or tea tree
Manuka or tea tree
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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