Burckella redneckii Plant Care

Burckella redneckii (Burckella sorei) belongs to the Sapotaceae family within the Burckella genus. Burckella redneckii is native to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Burckella redneckii is also known as Redneck's orchid.

Burckella redneckii displays a tall, upright tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 15 ft. Burckella redneckii produces small, white, fragrant flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Burckella redneckii every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Burckella redneckii thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Burckella sorei tolerates temperatures of 65–85°F. Burckella redneckii prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining, loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Burckella redneckii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Burckella redneckii every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining, loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Burckella redneckii is suited to USDA Zone 13b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Burckella redneckii can spread to about 15 ft (4.6 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 15 ft (4.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Burckella redneckii while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Burckella redneckii is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Burckella redneckii can be propagated through seeds, air layering.

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Burckella redneckii is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Burckella redneckii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Burckella redneckii is native to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. In cooler regions, grow Burckella redneckii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.