Walsura sarawakensis Plant Care
Walsura sarawakensis T.P.Clark
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Walsura sarawakensis is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It is named for Sarawak in Borneo.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–85°F
50–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Walsura sarawakensis?
Plant Walsura sarawakensis 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.
What Is the Walsura sarawakensis?
Walsura sarawakensis (Walsura sarawakensis) belongs to the Meliaceae family within the Walsura genus.
Walsura sarawakensis displays a tall, upright tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 15 ft. Walsura sarawakensis produces small clusters of white or cream-colored flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Walsura sarawakensis?
Water a young or newly planted Walsura sarawakensis 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 sarawakensis Need?
Walsura sarawakensis thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Walsura sarawakensis Prefer?
Walsura sarawakensis tolerates temperatures of 65–85°F. Walsura sarawakensis 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 sarawakensis?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Walsura sarawakensis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Walsura sarawakensis?
Feed Walsura sarawakensis 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 sarawakensis?
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 sarawakensis 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 sarawakensis?
Walsura sarawakensis 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 sarawakensis?
Prune Walsura sarawakensis 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 sarawakensis in Winter?
Walsura sarawakensis 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 sarawakensis?
Walsura sarawakensis can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to walsura trifoliolata plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Walsura sarawakensis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Walsura sarawakensis, 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 sarawakensis?
Walsura sarawakensis 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 sarawakensis Need?
Walsura sarawakensis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Walsura sarawakensis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Walsura sarawakensis 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 — compare its care with other Walsura species on PlantoScan.
Walsura is part of the Meliaceae plant family — browse all Meliaceae genera and species.
Walsura sarawakensis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Walsura sarawakensis T.P.Clark, family Meliaceae (first published in Blumea 38: 283 (1994)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Walsura sarawakensis, 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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