What type of soil should I use for my Caucasian wingnut?

Caucasian wingnut 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 Caucasian wingnut?

Caucasian wingnut 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 Caucasian wingnut?

Caucasian wingnut 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.

Can Caucasian wingnut be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Caucasian wingnut can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Caucasian wingnut

Q: Is Caucasian wingnut easy to care for?

Caucasian wingnut 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!

Q: How often should I water my Caucasian wingnut?

Caucasian wingnut 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Caucasian wingnut need?

Caucasian wingnut 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 🏡.

About Caucasian wingnut

Caucasian wingnut is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Caucasian wingnut likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Caucasian wingnut belongs to the Pterocarya genus, and is native to Eastern Turkey, Northern Iran, and the Caucasus.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Pterocarya fraxinifolia

Genus

Pterocarya

Family

Juglandaceae

Order

Fagales

Also known as

Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut and Pterocarya pterocarpa

How to care for Caucasian wingnut

Water

How often to water your Caucasian wingnut

Caucasian wingnut needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Omaha, Nebraska.

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 Caucasian wingnut in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Caucasian wingnut: 1ft from a window

Caucasian wingnut love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Omaha, Nebraska ⛅.

Caucasian wingnut does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Caucasian wingnut

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Caucasian wingnut 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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors