Hong Nan
Also known as
tabu and tabu-no-ki
Taxonomy
Machilus thunbergii
Machilus
Lauraceae
Laurales
How to care for Hong Nan
Water
How often to water your Hong Nan
every 9
Hong Nan needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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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 Hong Nan in your home
a window
Hong Nan may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hong Nan in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Hong Nan
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 Hong Nan after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Hong Nan
Hong Nan
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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