How to grow and care for Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn., Bambuk butter tree
Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn.
How often should I water?
check Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn. 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn. need?
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn. likes 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 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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
Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn. is a member of Sapotaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 10 - 12 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Sapotaceae |
| Genus | Vitellaria |
| Species | Vitellaria paradoxa |
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