Plant Care Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold'

Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold'

Taxonomy

Metrosideros kermadecensis 'Red and Gold'
Metrosideros
Myrtaceae
Myrtales

How to care for Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold'

💦 Water

How often to water your Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold'

Water needs for Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold'
0.5 cups
every 9

Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold' 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold': 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold' 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.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold': 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 Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold' 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

Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold' 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

Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold'

Kermadec Pohutukawa 'Red and Gold'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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