How to grow and care for Liriodendron tulipifera

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Liriodendron tulipifera, Tulipwood, Whitewood, Yellow-Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Liriodendron tulipifera

How often should I water?

check Liriodendron tulipifera Every 7 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Liriodendron tulipifera need?

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Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Liriodendron tulipifera likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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20K~

2K

10K

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Temperature

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Liriodendron tulipifera at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Liriodendron tulipifera prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 Liriodendron tulipifera is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Magnoliales, Family: Magnoliaceae, Genus: Liriodendron, Species: Liriodendron tulipifera

Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMagnoliales
FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusLiriodendron
SpeciesLiriodendron tulipifera

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