Tungoil Tree
About Tungoil Tree
Tungoil Tree is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
⚠️ Tungoil Tree is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Vernicia fordii
Vernicia
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
Also known as
Chinese wood-oil-tree, tung oil tree and tung-oil-tree
How to care for Tungoil Tree
How often to water your Tungoil Tree
every 9
Tungoil Tree 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
Finding light for Tungoil Tree in your home
a window
Tungoil Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Tungoil Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tungoil Tree in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Tungoil Tree
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 Tungoil Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Tungoil Tree
Tungoil Tree
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.