Caucasian zelkova
Also known as
Caucasian zelkova, Caucasian elm and zelkova
Taxonomy
Zelkova carpinifolia
Zelkova
Ulmaceae
Rosales

How to care for Caucasian zelkova
How often to water your Caucasian zelkova

every 9
Caucasian zelkova 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 Caucasian zelkova in your home

a window
Caucasian zelkova love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Caucasian zelkova does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Caucasian zelkova in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Caucasian zelkova

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 zelkova after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Caucasian zelkova
Caucasian zelkova
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.
