Oregon Grape
About Oregon Grape
Oregon Grape is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.
Oregon Grape likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Oregon Grape belongs to the Mahonia genus, and is native to Southwest Canada to Northern California.
⚠️ Oregon Grape 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
Mahonia aquifolium
Mahonia
Berberidaceae
Ranunculales
Also known as
Oregon-grape
How to care for Oregon Grape
How often to water your Oregon Grape
every 9
Oregon Grape 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Oregon Grape in your home
a window
Oregon Grape may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Oregon Grape in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Oregon Grape
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 Oregon Grape after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Oregon Grape
Oregon Grape
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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.