Walsura monophylla Plant Care

Walsura monophylla Elmer

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Walsura monophylla is a plant in the family Meliaceae, native to the Philippines.

🌳Trees
Water

Every 7–14 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

65–85°F

Humidity

50–80%

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How do you care for Walsura monophylla?

Plant Walsura monophylla in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 13b) and water a young tree every 7–14 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

Where Is the Walsura monophylla Native To?

Native range1 country

What Is the Walsura monophylla?

Walsura monophylla (Walsura monophylla) belongs to the Meliaceae family within the Walsura genus. Walsura monophylla is native to the Philippines.

Walsura monophylla displays a tall, upright tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 15 ft. Walsura monophylla produces small clusters of white or cream-colored flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Walsura monophylla?

Water a young or newly planted Walsura monophylla 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.

Watering Frequency

Every 7–14 days

Until established; then in dry spells

What Light Does the Walsura monophylla Need?

Walsura monophylla thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Walsura monophylla Prefer?

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

Temperature

65–85°F

Humidity

50–80%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Walsura monophylla?

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Walsura monophylla to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Walsura monophylla?

Feed Walsura monophylla 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.

Fertilizing

Every 6 months

During the growing season

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Where Should You Plant a Walsura monophylla?

Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Walsura monophylla 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.

How Far Apart Should You Plant a Walsura monophylla?

Walsura monophylla 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.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.

How Do You Prune a Walsura monophylla?

Prune Walsura monophylla 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.

How Do You Care for a Walsura monophylla in Winter?

Walsura monophylla 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.

How Do You Propagate a Walsura monophylla?

Walsura monophylla can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.

Is the Walsura monophylla Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Walsura monophylla, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.

This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.

See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.

What Pests and Diseases Affect the Walsura monophylla?

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

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Walsura monophylla Need?

Walsura monophylla grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Walsura monophylla is native to the Philippines. In cooler regions, grow Walsura monophylla as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13b

Keep exploring plants

Walsura monophylla is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.

It belongs to the Walsura genus (family Meliaceae) — search all Walsura species in the plant lookup.

Walsura monophylla thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Walsura monophylla Elmer, family Meliaceae (first published in Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 9(128): 3391. 1937 [1 May 1937] , anglice) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Walsura monophylla, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
  • Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
  • Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.

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