Plant Care Platanus Occidentalis

Platanus Occidentalis

Also known as

American Sycamore, American Sycamore, American planetree, Western plane, Occidental plane, Buttonwood and Water beech

Taxonomy

Platanus occidentalis
Platanus
Platanaceae
Proteales

How to care for Platanus Occidentalis

Water

How often to water your Platanus Occidentalis

Water needs for Platanus Occidentalis
0.5 cups
every 9

Platanus Occidentalis 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 Platanus Occidentalis

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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Light needs and placement for plant Platanus Occidentalis: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Platanus Occidentalis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Platanus Occidentalis does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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Nutrients

How to fertilize Platanus Occidentalis

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

FAQs
Difficulty Level

Platanus Occidentalis can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!


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Care Summary for Platanus Occidentalis

Platanus Occidentalis

Platanus Occidentalis


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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