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Robin Foster's Symplocos
Taxonomy
Symplocos robinfosteri
Symplocos
Symplocaceae
Ericales
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How to care for Robin Foster's Symplocos
How often to water your Robin Foster's Symplocos
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every 9
Robin Foster's Symplocos 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 Robin Foster's Symplocos in your home
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a window
Robin Foster's Symplocos love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Robin Foster's Symplocos does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Robin Foster's Symplocos in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Robin Foster's Symplocos
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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 Robin Foster's Symplocos after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Robin Foster's Symplocos
Robin Foster's Symplocos
Greg recommends:
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0.5 cups every 9 days
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< 1ft from a window
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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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