
Coastal Kowhai
About Coastal Kowhai
Coastal Kowhai is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Coastal Kowhai likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Sophora chathamica
Sophora
Fabaceae
Fabales
Also known as
Coastal kowhai and Chatham Island kowhai

How to care for Coastal Kowhai
How often to water your Coastal Kowhai

every 9
Coastal Kowhai 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
Finding light for Coastal Kowhai in your home

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

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 Coastal Kowhai after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Change pot for the little baby shrublet that keeps on getting bushier. Love the Ground Pot by YAMATSU (japan). #PLANTMAFIA #PlantPots #Plantfie #HappyPlants
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Do any of you put your Kowhai outside during the warm months? #HappyPlants #Kowhai #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #ThanksForPhotosynthesis
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Scorching hot season here….. 42c feels hahaha my little baby is drying up at a rapid rate! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PLANTMAFIA #PlantTherapy
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Apparently, a caterpillar had some fresh (tasty) leaves for #FreshLeafFriday 😢 No more leaves on my dwarf #Kowhai #NotSoHappyPlants
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Massive haircut for the “little baby” plant. Yes it is called a little baby and it is a shrub😅 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #PlantCorner #GregGang #shrub #PLANTMAFIA
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Hi! I saw everyone with this plant here at Greg planted from seeds. How is going your experience? I feel like it’s taking too long
Coastal Kowhai 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
Coastal Kowhai 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
Coastal Kowhai 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!
🧐 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 Coastal Kowhai
Coastal Kowhai
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 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.
