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Also known as
American planetree, Western plane, Occidental plane, Buttonwood and Water beech
Taxonomy
Platanus occidentalis
Platanus
Platanaceae
Proteales

How to care for American Sycamore
How often to water your American Sycamore

every 9
American Sycamore 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 American Sycamore in your home

a window
American Sycamore love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
American Sycamore does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Sycamore in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize American Sycamore

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 American Sycamore after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for American Sycamore
American Sycamore
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
