How much sunlight does my American sycamore need?

American sycamore 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my American sycamore?

American sycamore does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my American sycamore?

American sycamore is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for American sycamore?

American sycamore grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can American sycamore be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone American sycamore can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my American sycamore?

The seeds of American sycamore can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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American sycamore

Q: Is American sycamore easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my American sycamore?

American sycamore 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.

Also known as

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

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Platanus occidentalis

Genus

Platanus

Family

Platanaceae

Order

Proteales

How to care for American sycamore

Water

How often to water your American sycamore

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

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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 American sycamore in your home

Light needs and placement for plant American sycamore: 1ft from 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 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize American sycamore

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

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

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation