Large-Leaved Metrosideros
Taxonomy
Metrosideros macropus
Metrosideros
Myrtaceae
Myrtales
How to care for Large-Leaved Metrosideros
How often to water your Large-Leaved Metrosideros
every 9
Large-Leaved Metrosideros 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
Finding light for Large-Leaved Metrosideros in your home
a window
Large-Leaved Metrosideros 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 Large-Leaved Metrosideros
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 Large-Leaved Metrosideros after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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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
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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?
Care Summary for Large-Leaved Metrosideros
Large-Leaved Metrosideros
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.