Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Tilia dasystyla subsp. caucasica 'Winter Red'

Genus

Tilia

Family

Malvaceae

Order

Malvales

How to care for Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red'

💦 Water

How often to water your Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red'

Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red' 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red' in your home

Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red': 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 Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red' 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

Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red' 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

Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red' 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

Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red' 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!

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Caucasian Linden 'Winter Red' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 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.