Forest Elder
Also known as
kabondebonde, kanyamugere, mowote and muliyanbwa
Taxonomy
Nuxia floribunda
Nuxia
Stilbaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Forest Elder
Water
How often to water your Forest Elder
every 9
Forest Elder needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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
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.
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Finding light for Forest Elder in your home
a window
Forest Elder may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, 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 Forest Elder in your home đĄ.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Forest Elder
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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Forest Elder after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Forest Elder
Forest Elder
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
