How to grow and care for Platanus racemosa Nutt. ex Audubon
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Platanus racemosa Nutt. ex Audubon, California plane tree
Platanus racemosa Nutt. ex Audubon 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Platanus racemosa Nutt. ex Audubon
How often should I water?
check Platanus racemosa Nutt. ex Audubon 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
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 racemosa Nutt. ex Audubon need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Platanus racemosa Nutt. ex Audubon 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
-15
-7~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Platanus racemosa Nutt. ex Audubon at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Platanus racemosa Nutt. ex Audubon 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 racemosa Nutt. ex Audubon is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Proteales, Family: Platanaceae, Genus: Platanus, Species: Platanus racemosa
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Time to plant | Fall, Winter |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Proteales |
Family | Platanaceae |
Genus | Platanus |
Species | Platanus racemosa |
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