Japanese Laurel

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

How to Grow Japanese Laurel →

Benefits of Growing Japanese Laurel →

Common Japanese Laurel Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Japanese Laurel →

Outdoor Care Guide for Japanese Laurel →

Japanese Laurel 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.

Japanese Laurel Water Frequency →

Japanese Laurel Root Rot →

Japanese Laurel 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 🏡.

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Japanese Laurel Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Japanese Laurel is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Japanese Laurel does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Japanese Laurel →

Best Pots for Japanese Laurel →

When and How to Successfully Repot Japanese Laurel →

What Are Healthy Japanese Laurel Roots →

Japanese Laurel 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 Japanese Laurel →

Japanese Laurel grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Japanese Laurel Lifecycle →

Japanese Laurel Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Japanese Laurel →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Japanese Laurel can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Japanese Laurel Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Japanese Laurel →

When to Plant Japanese Laurel →

How to Plant Japanese Laurel →

Where to Plant Japanese Laurel →

Winter Care for Japanese Laurel →

Best Companion Plants for Japanese Laurel →

Is Japanese Laurel a Weed? →

The seeds of Japanese Laurel can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Japanese Laurel →

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 Japanese Laurel, 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!

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.

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What Eats Japanese Laurel? →

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• Japanese Laurel Root Rot →
• Why Is My Japanese Laurel Wilting? →