san ya ku
Also known as
Euodia gracilis, Euodia lepta, Euodia lepta cambodiana, Euodia triphylla cambodiana, Evodia gracilis, Evodia lamarckiana, Evodia lepta, Evodia lepta cambodiana, Evodia lepta chunii, Evodia lepta roxburghiana, Evodia pteleaefolia, Evodia pteleifolia, Evodia roxbourghiana, Evodia triphylla cambodiana, Ilex lepta, Zanthoxylum lamarckianum, Zanthoxylum lamarkianum and Zanthoxylum pteleaefolium
Taxonomy
Melicope pteleifolia
Melicope
Rutaceae
Sapindales

How to care for san ya ku

How often to water your san ya ku

every 9
san ya ku needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Fort Worth, Texas.
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

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.
Fort Worth, Texas
54% Low

Finding light for san ya ku in your home

a window
san ya ku may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Fort Worth, Texas ⛅.

How to fertilize san ya ku

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 san ya ku after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

san ya ku 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
san ya ku may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for san ya ku
san ya ku
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Fort Worth, Texas, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
