Pseudobombax Ellipticum Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (2025)

Plant Care Pseudobombax Ellipticum

Also known as

Shaving Brush Tree, Shaving Brush Tree, Dr Seuss Tree and Amapolla Tree

Taxonomy Pseudobombax Ellipticum Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (41)

Pseudobombax ellipticum

Pseudobombax

Malvaceae
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How to care for Pseudobombax Ellipticum

💦 Water

How often to water your Pseudobombax Ellipticum

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0.5 cups
every 12

Pseudobombax Ellipticum needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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Water 0.5 cups every
12

☀️ Light

Finding light for Shaving Brush Tree in your home

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1ft or less from
a window

Pseudobombax Ellipticum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Pseudobombax Ellipticum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pseudobombax Ellipticum in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Pseudobombax Ellipticum

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Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Pseudobombax Ellipticum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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    Big leaves browning off Anyone have insight into why these big leaves are browning off? There’s been no environment or watering change. The new small leaves have been that way for a while but the large are falling. There appear to be very fine spider/cobwebs on the fallen leaves

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Pseudobombax Ellipticum is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

💦 Water Needs

Pseudobombax Ellipticum thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Pseudobombax Ellipticum requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Pseudobombax Ellipticum is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Pseudobombax Ellipticum will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Pseudobombax Ellipticum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Pseudobombax Ellipticum, since they are very sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Care Summary for Pseudobombax Ellipticum

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Pseudobombax Ellipticum

Pseudobombax Ellipticum Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (53) Greg recommends:

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0.5 cups every 12 days

Pseudobombax Ellipticum Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients | Greg App 🌱 (55) Placement

< 1ft from a window

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Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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