Plant Care Tilia Tomentosa

Tilia Tomentosa

About Tilia Tomentosa

The Silver Linden is a large deciduous tree that is a member of the Malvaceae family. It is native to southeastern Europe and western Asia. The leaves are green with silvery undersides, heart-shaped, and serrated. Fragrant creamy-white flowers hanging in clusters appear from June to July. The fruits are small nutlets that ripen in late summer.

Taxonomy

Tilia tomentosa
Tilia
Malvaceae
Malvales

Also known as

Tilia argentea, Tilia argentea, Tilia argentea, silver linden and silver lime

How to care for Tilia Tomentosa

💦 Water

How often to water your Tilia Tomentosa

Water needs for Tilia Tomentosa
0.5 cups
every 9

Tilia Tomentosa 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Tilia argentea in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Tilia Tomentosa: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Tilia Tomentosa love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Tilia Tomentosa does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Tilia Tomentosa

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

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


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Tilia Tomentosa 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

Tilia Tomentosa 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

Tilia Tomentosa 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

Tilia Tomentosa 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

Tilia Tomentosa grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Tilia Tomentosa can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🌱 Propagation


🧐 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 Tilia Tomentosa

Tilia Tomentosa

Tilia Tomentosa


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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