Carolina Basswood
Also known as
American linden and American basswood
Taxonomy
Tilia americana
Tilia
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for Carolina Basswood
Water
How often to water your Carolina Basswood
every 9
Carolina Basswood 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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Carolina Basswood in your home
a window
Carolina Basswood love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Carolina Basswood does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Carolina Basswood in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Carolina Basswood
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 Carolina Basswood after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Carolina Basswood is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Sunlight Needs
Carolina Basswood 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Carolina Basswood 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.
Soil
Carolina Basswood does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Carolina Basswood grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Carolina Basswood grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Carolina Basswood can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Care Summary for Carolina Basswood
Carolina Basswood
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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