Tupidanthus Calyptratus
Also known as
Mallet Flower, Mallet Flower, Schefflera pueckleri and Umbrella Tree
Taxonomy
Tupidanthus calyptratus
Tupidanthus
How to care for Tupidanthus Calyptratus
How often to water your Tupidanthus Calyptratus
every 9
Tupidanthus Calyptratus 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 Mallet Flower in your home
a window
Tupidanthus Calyptratus may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Tupidanthus Calyptratus
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 Tupidanthus Calyptratus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Tupidanthus Calyptratus
Tupidanthus Calyptratus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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