Plant Care Paradise Plant

Paradise Plant

Also known as

February daphne and Mezereon

Taxonomy

Daphne mezereum
Daphne
Thymelaeaceae
Malvales

How to care for Paradise Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Paradise Plant

Water needs for Paradise Plant
0.5 cups
every 9

Paradise Plant 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 Paradise Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Paradise Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Paradise Plant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Paradise Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Paradise Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Paradise Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Paradise Plant: 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 Paradise Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Paradise Plant can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Paradise Plant →

Common Paradise Plant Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Paradise Plant 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.

Paradise Plant Water Frequency →

Paradise Plant Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Paradise Plant 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 🏡.

Paradise Plant Light Requirements →

Paradise Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Paradise Plant 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. Paradise Plant is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🪴 Soil

Paradise Plant 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 Paradise Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Paradise Plant →


💩 Fertilizer

Paradise Plant 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 Paradise Plant →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Paradise Plant 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.

How and When to Prune Paradise Plant →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Paradise Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Paradise Plant Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 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 Paradise Plant, 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 Paradise Plant

Paradise Plant

Paradise Plant


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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