Plant Care Beach Almond

Beach Almond

About Beach Almond

Beach Almond is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Beach Almond belongs to the Terminalia genus, and is native to Tropical Asia, Northern Australia, Polynesia, and Malaysia.

Taxonomy

Terminalia catappa
Terminalia
Combretaceae
Myrtales

Also known as

Country almond, False kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, Sea almond and Tropical almond

How to care for Beach Almond

💦 Water

How often to water your Beach Almond

Water needs for Beach Almond
0.5 cups
every 9

Beach Almond 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 Beach Almond

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Beach Almond in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Beach Almond: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Beach Almond love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Beach Almond does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Beach Almond

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Beach Almond is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Beach Almond →

Common Beach Almond Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Beach Almond 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.

Beach Almond Water Frequency →

Beach Almond Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Beach Almond 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 🏡.

Beach Almond Light Requirements →

Beach Almond Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Beach Almond is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Beach Almond Edible? →

Beach Almond Toxicity to Cats →

Beach Almond Toxicity to Dogs →

Beach Almond Toxicity to Humans →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Beach Almond 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.

Beach Almond Lifecycle →

Beach Almond Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Beach Almond →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

Beach Almond Temperature Tolerance →

Beach Almond Hardiness Zones →

Is Beach Almond 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 Beach Almond, 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 Beach Almond

Beach Almond

Beach Almond


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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