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Paper Bush

About Paper Bush

Edgeworthia chrysantha, also known as the paperbush plant, provides superb winter interest and fragrance. The fragrance is a bit like gardenia with a slightly spicier element. The shrub thrives in partial shade and appreciates well-enriched, moist soil. It grows in zones 7 to 9 and in protected areas of Zone 6.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Edgeworthia chrysantha

Genus

Edgeworthia

Family

Thymelaeaceae

Order

Malvales

How to care for Paper Bush

💦 Water

How often to water your Paper Bush

Paper Bush 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Paper Bush in your home

Paper Bush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Paper Bush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Paper Bush

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

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

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

How to Grow Paper Bush →

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Common Paper Bush Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Paper Bush →

💦 Water Needs

Paper Bush 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.

Paper Bush Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Paper Bush 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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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Paper Bush 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.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Paper Bush 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.

Paper Bush Lifecycle →

Paper Bush Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Paper Bush →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

Paper Bush Temperature Tolerance →

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🍂 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 Paper Bush, 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.