Plant Care Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree

Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree

About Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree

Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree belongs to the Pistacia genus, and is native to Southern Europe.

Taxonomy

Pistacia atlantica
Pistacia
Anacardiaceae
Sapindales

Also known as

Persian turpentine tree

How to care for Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree

Water needs for Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree
0.5 cups
every 9

Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree 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 Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree: 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 Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree 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

Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree 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.


🪴 Soil

Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!


💩 Fertilizer

Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. 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 Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree, 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 Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree

Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft 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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