Plant Care Saskatoon

Saskatoon

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Saskatoon has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

Also known as

Cusick's serviceberry, Jack's amelasorbus, Saskatoon berry, Saskatoon, Pacific serviceberry, Western serviceberry, Alder-leaf shadbush, Dwarf shadbush, Chuckley pear, Western juneberry and Pigeon berry

Taxonomy

Amelanchier alnifolia
Amelanchier
Rosaceae
Rosales

How to care for Saskatoon

💦 Water

How often to water your Saskatoon

Water needs for Saskatoon
0.5 cups
every 9

Saskatoon 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 Saskatoon

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Saskatoon in your home

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

Saskatoon love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Saskatoon does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Saskatoon

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

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

How to Grow Saskatoon →

Benefits of Growing Saskatoon →

Common Saskatoon Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Saskatoon →


💦 Water Needs

Saskatoon 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.

Saskatoon Water Frequency →

Saskatoon Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Saskatoon 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 🏡.

Saskatoon Light Requirements →

Saskatoon Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Saskatoon 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.

Is Saskatoon Edible? →

Saskatoon Toxicity to Cats →

Saskatoon Toxicity to Dogs →

Saskatoon Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Saskatoon 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 Saskatoon →

Best Pots for Saskatoon →

When and How to Successfully Repot Saskatoon →

What Are Healthy Saskatoon Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Saskatoon 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 Saskatoon →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Saskatoon grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Saskatoon Lifecycle →

Saskatoon Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Saskatoon →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Saskatoon can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Saskatoon →


🍂 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 Saskatoon, 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 Saskatoon

Saskatoon

Saskatoon


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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