Japanese Waxtree
Also known as
Wax tree, red-lac, rhustree, scarlet rhus, sumac and waxtree
Taxonomy
Toxicodendron succedaneum
Toxicodendron
Anacardiaceae
Sapindales
How to care for Japanese Waxtree
How often to water your Japanese Waxtree
Japanese Waxtree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Japanese Waxtree in your home
Japanese Waxtree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Japanese Waxtree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Japanese Waxtree
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 Japanese Waxtree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Japanese Waxtree
Japanese Waxtree
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.