Plant Care Climbing Rata

Climbing Rata

Also known as

Colenso's rātā

Taxonomy

Metrosideros colensoi
Metrosideros
Myrtaceae
Myrtales

How to care for Climbing Rata

Water

How often to water your Climbing Rata

Water needs for Climbing Rata
0.5 cups
every 9

Climbing Rata needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Antonio, Texas.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Climbing Rata

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
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.

Plant care guide for Climbing Rata in San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

59% Medium

Finding light for Climbing Rata in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Climbing Rata: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Climbing Rata may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves šŸƒ, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth..ļø

San Antonio, Texas currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light ā˜€ļø.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Climbing Rata

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Climbing Rata: repot after 2X growth

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 Climbing Rata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs
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Care Summary for Climbing Rata

Climbing Rata

Climbing Rata


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on your location in San Antonio, Texas, the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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