African Tulip Tree
Taxonomy
Spathodea campanulata subsp. congolana
Spathodea
Bignoniaceae
Lamiales
How to care for African Tulip Tree
How often to water your African Tulip Tree
African Tulip Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for African Tulip Tree in your home
African Tulip Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
African Tulip Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize African Tulip Tree
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 Tulip Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for African Tulip Tree
African Tulip Tree
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.