Plant Care Chinese Pistache

Chinese Pistache

Taxonomy

Pistacia chinensis
Pistacia
Anacardiaceae
Sapindales

How to care for Chinese Pistache

💦 Water

How often to water your Chinese Pistache

Water needs for Chinese Pistache
0.5 cups
every 9

Chinese Pistache 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.

Calculate water needs of Chinese Pistache

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Chinese Pistache in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Chinese Pistache: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Chinese Pistache love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Chinese Pistache does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Chinese Pistache in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Chinese Pistache

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Chinese Pistache: 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 Chinese Pistache after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Chinese Pistache is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Chinese Pistache →

Benefits of Growing Chinese Pistache →

Common Chinese Pistache Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Chinese Pistache →


💦 Water Needs

Chinese Pistache 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.

Chinese Pistache Water Frequency →

Chinese Pistache Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Chinese Pistache 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 🏡.

Chinese Pistache Light Requirements →

Chinese Pistache Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Chinese Pistache 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.

Is Chinese Pistache Edible? →

Chinese Pistache Toxicity to Cats →

Chinese Pistache Toxicity to Dogs →

Chinese Pistache Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Chinese Pistache 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!

Best Soil Mix for Chinese Pistache →

Best Pots for Chinese Pistache →

When and How to Successfully Repot Chinese Pistache →

What Are Healthy Chinese Pistache Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Chinese Pistache 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Chinese Pistache →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Chinese Pistache will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Chinese Pistache Lifecycle →

Chinese Pistache Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Chinese Pistache →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 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 Chinese Pistache, 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 Chinese Pistache

Chinese Pistache

Chinese Pistache


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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