Plant Care Bird Cherry

Bird Cherry

About Bird Cherry

Bird Cherry is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Bird Cherry likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Bird Cherry belongs to the Prunus genus, and is native to Temperate Asia and Europe.

⚠️ Bird Cherry is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Taxonomy

Prunus padus
Prunus
Rosaceae
Rosales

Also known as

Hackberry, Hagberry and Mayday tree

How to care for Bird Cherry

💦 Water

How often to water your Bird Cherry

Water needs for Bird Cherry
0.5 cups
every 9

Bird Cherry needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 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.

Calculate water needs of Bird Cherry

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Bird Cherry in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bird Cherry: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Bird Cherry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Bird Cherry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Bird Cherry

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bird Cherry: repot after 2X growth

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 Bird Cherry after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

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

How to Grow Bird Cherry →

Benefits of Growing Bird Cherry →

Common Bird Cherry Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Bird Cherry →


💦 Water Needs

Bird Cherry prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Bird Cherry Water Frequency →

Bird Cherry Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Bird Cherry 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 🏡.

Bird Cherry Light Requirements →

Bird Cherry Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Bird Cherry is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Bird Cherry is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🪴 Soil

Bird Cherry is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Bird Cherry →

Best Pots for Bird Cherry →

When and How to Successfully Repot Bird Cherry →

What Are Healthy Bird Cherry Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Bird Cherry grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Bird Cherry →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Bird Cherry 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.

Bird Cherry Lifecycle →

Bird Cherry Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Bird Cherry →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 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 Bird Cherry, since they are 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 Bird Cherry

Bird Cherry

Bird Cherry


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

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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