Green Alder

Green Alder 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.

Green Alder Water Frequency →

Green Alder Root Rot →

Green Alder 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 🏡.

Green Alder Light Requirements →

Green Alder Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Green Alder 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.

Green Alder Toxicity to Cats →

Green Alder Toxicity to Dogs →

Green Alder Toxicity to Humans →

Green Alder is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Green Alder →

When and How to Successfully Repot Green Alder →

Green Alder is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Green Alder →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Green Alder can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Green Alder Temperature Tolerance →

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 Green Alder, 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 Green Alder →
• Drooping Green Alder Leaves →
• Green Alder Dropping Leaves →
• Green Alder Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Green Alder →
• Brown Spots on Green Alder →
• Green Alder Leaves Falling Over →
• Green Alder Leaves Curling →
• Green Alder Yellow Leaves →
• Green Alder Root Rot →