Macaranga Tanarius
Also known as
Parasol Leaf Tree, Parasol Leaf Tree, Parasol leaf tree, Blush macaranga, Nasturtium tree, David's heart and Heart leaf
Taxonomy
Macaranga tanarius
Macaranga
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
How to care for Macaranga Tanarius
How often to water your Macaranga Tanarius
Macaranga Tanarius 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 Parasol Leaf Tree in your home
Macaranga Tanarius love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Macaranga Tanarius does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Macaranga Tanarius
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 Macaranga Tanarius after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Macaranga Tanarius
Macaranga Tanarius
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.