
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.
⚠️ Coastal Kowhai is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
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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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.
