Plant Care African Tuliptree

African Tuliptree

Also known as

African-tuliptree and fireball

Taxonomy

Spathodea campanulata
Spathodea
Bignoniaceae
Lamiales

How to care for African Tuliptree

💦 Water

How often to water your African Tuliptree

Water needs for African Tuliptree
0.5 cups
every 9

African Tuliptree 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.

Calculate water needs of African Tuliptree

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for African Tuliptree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant African Tuliptree: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

African Tuliptree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

African Tuliptree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize African Tuliptree

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

African Tuliptree 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!

Benefits of Growing African Tuliptree →

Common African Tuliptree Problems →


💦 Water Needs

African Tuliptree 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.

African Tuliptree Water Frequency →

African Tuliptree Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

African Tuliptree 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 🏡.

African Tuliptree Light Requirements →

African Tuliptree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

African Tuliptree 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. African Tuliptree is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is African Tuliptree Edible? →

African Tuliptree Toxicity to Cats →

African Tuliptree Toxicity to Dogs →

African Tuliptree Toxicity to Humans →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

African Tuliptree 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.

African Tuliptree Lifecycle →

African Tuliptree Size Guide →

How and When to Prune African Tuliptree →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
African Tuliptree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

African Tuliptree Temperature Tolerance →

African Tuliptree Hardiness Zones →

Is African Tuliptree a Weed? →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in African Tuliptree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 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 African Tuliptree

African Tuliptree

African Tuliptree


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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