Mastic

Mastic 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.

Mastic Water Frequency →

Mastic Root Rot →

Mastic 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 🏡.

Mastic Light Requirements →

Mastic Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Mastic is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Mastic is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Mastic →

Best Pots for Mastic →

When and How to Successfully Repot Mastic →

What Are Healthy Mastic Roots →

Mastic should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Mastic →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Mastic can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Mastic Temperature Tolerance →

Mastic Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Mastic →

When to Plant Mastic →

How to Plant Mastic →

Where to Plant Mastic →

Winter Care for Mastic →

Best Companion Plants for Mastic →

Is Mastic a Weed? →

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 Mastic, 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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Mastic →

What Eats Mastic? →

• Drooping Mastic Leaves →
• Mastic Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Mastic →
• Brown Spots on Mastic →
• Mastic Leaves Falling Over →
• Mastic Leaves Curling →
• Mastic Yellow Leaves →
• Mastic Root Rot →
• Why Is My Mastic Wilting? →