Metrosideros Excelsa
Also known as
Pōhutukawa, Pōhutukawa, New zealand pohutukawa, New zealand christmas tree, New zealand christmas bush and Iron tree
Taxonomy
Metrosideros excelsa
Metrosideros
Myrtaceae
Myrtales
How to care for Metrosideros Excelsa
How often to water your Metrosideros Excelsa
Metrosideros Excelsa needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Pōhutukawa in your home
Metrosideros Excelsa may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Metrosideros Excelsa
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 Metrosideros Excelsa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My plant is drying out and looks like it’s getting burnt at the top. Too little water or too much sun?
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I have rhododendron, planted on the side of the home. I noticed lot of burnt leaves with brown! What should I do to get full green leaves? Any help would be be appreciated!! Thanks #Pōhutukawa
Care Summary for Metrosideros Excelsa
Metrosideros Excelsa
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.