Plant Care Tea tree

Tea tree

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About Tea tree

Tea 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.

Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor with only 9 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Tea tree likes soil that is well draining.

⚠️ Tea 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

Melaleuca alternifolia
Melaleuca
Myrtaceae
Myrtales

How to care for Tea tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Tea tree

Water needs for Tea tree
0.5 cups
every 9

Tea 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.

Calculate water needs of Tea tree

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Tea tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Tea tree: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Tea tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Tea tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Tea tree

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Tea tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Tea tree Water Frequency →

Tea tree Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Tea tree 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 🏡.

Tea tree Light Requirements →

Tea tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Tea 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. Tea tree is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🪴 Soil

Tea tree 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!

Best Soil Mix for Tea tree →

Best Pots for Tea tree →

When and How to Successfully Repot Tea tree →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Tea tree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 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 Tea tree

Tea tree

Tea 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.

What other plant parents say

Tea tree has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
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06/14/2021

Tea tree scent is strong and refreshing

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