How to grow and care for Catalpa speciosa Teas
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Catalpa speciosa Teas
Catalpa speciosa Teas 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 10 days
water
How to water Catalpa speciosa Teas
How often should I water?
check Catalpa speciosa Teas Every 10 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Catalpa speciosa Teas need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Catalpa speciosa Teas likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Catalpa speciosa Teas at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Catalpa speciosa Teas prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Catalpa speciosa Teas is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Bignoniaceae, Genus: Catalpa, Species: Catalpa speciosa
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Lamiales |
Family | Bignoniaceae |
Genus | Catalpa |
Species | Catalpa speciosa |
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