
Pseudobombax calcicola
Taxonomy
Pseudobombax calcicola
Pseudobombax
Malvaceae
Malvales

How to care for Pseudobombax calcicola
How often to water your Pseudobombax calcicola

every 12
Pseudobombax calcicola needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 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
12
Finding light for Pseudobombax calcicola in your home

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

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

0.5 cups every 12 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.
