River Tamarind
Also known as
Coffee Bush, Coffee Bush, River tamarind, Subabul, White leadtree, Jumbay and White popinac
Taxonomy
Leucaena leucocephala
Leucaena
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for River Tamarind
Water
How often to water your River Tamarind
every 9
River Tamarind needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Eugene, Oregon.
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
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.
Eugene, Oregon
30% Very Low
Growing River Tamarind in Eugene right now
Plant growth potential is currently very low 📉
February 4th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Eugene is currently very low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deter…
Sunlight will increase by 52.4% ☀️
February 4th, 2023
Eugene is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Eugene is expected to increase by 52.4% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 9.7 megajoules of energy per m2 per …
Daylight will increase by 1.5 hours 📈
February 6th, 2023
This month, Eugene is getting an average of 7.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 16.1% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.5 total hours of dayl…
Finding light for Coffee Bush in your home
a window
River Tamarind may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Eugene, Oregon ⛅.
Nutrients
How to fertilize River Tamarind
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 River Tamarind after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
River Tamarind 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.
Sunlight Needs
River Tamarind may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
River Tamarind can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for River Tamarind
River Tamarind
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Eugene, Oregon, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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