Plant Care Silver Linden

Silver Linden

About Silver Linden

The Silver Linden is a large deciduous tree that is a member of the Malvaceae family. It is native to southeastern Europe and western Asia. The leaves are green with silvery undersides, heart-shaped, and serrated. Fragrant creamy-white flowers hanging in clusters appear from June to July. The fruits are small nutlets that ripen in late summer.

Taxonomy

Tilia tomentosa
Tilia
Malvaceae
Malvales

Also known as

Tilia argentea, Tilia argentea, Tilia argentea, silver linden and silver lime

How to care for Silver Linden

💦 Water

How often to water your Silver Linden

Water needs for Silver Linden
0.5 cups
every 9

Silver Linden 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Tilia argentea in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Silver Linden: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Silver Linden love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Silver Linden does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Silver Linden in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Silver Linden

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Silver Linden is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Silver Linden 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 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.


🪴 Soil

Silver Linden 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!


💩 Fertilizer

Silver Linden grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Silver Linden grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Silver Linden can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🌱 Propagation


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Silver Linden

Silver Linden

Silver Linden


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

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