How to grow and care for Platanus occidentalis L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Platanus occidentalis L., Western Plane, American plane tree, Buttonwood
Platanus occidentalis L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 10 days
water
How to water Platanus occidentalis L.
How often should I water?
check Platanus occidentalis L. 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 Platanus occidentalis L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Platanus occidentalis L. 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!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Platanus occidentalis L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Platanus occidentalis L. 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 Platanus occidentalis L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Proteales, Family: Platanaceae, Genus: Platanus, Species: Platanus occidentalis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Proteales |
| Family | Platanaceae |
| Genus | Platanus |
| Species | Platanus occidentalis |
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