How much sunlight does my Japanese Laurel need?

Japanese Laurel 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 🏡.

Is Japanese Laurel toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Japanese Laurel is not safe to consume . 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

What type of soil should I use for my Japanese Laurel?

Japanese Laurel 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!

Should I fertilize my Japanese Laurel?

Japanese Laurel 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!

What is the growth pattern for Japanese Laurel?

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

Can Japanese Laurel be grown outdoors?

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

How can I propagate my Japanese Laurel?

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

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Q: Is Japanese Laurel easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Japanese Laurel?

Japanese Laurel 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.

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About Japanese Laurel

Spotted laurel is a woody, broadleaf, evergreen shrub with variegated leaves. It is native to East Asia and Japan, but has become well adapted to the Southeastern United States. It grows 6 to 10 feet tall, unless pruned shorter. It can be propagated by seed or stem cutting.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aucuba japonica

Genus

Aucuba

Family

Garryaceae

Order

Garryales

Also known as

Spotted laurel, Japanese aucuba and Gold dust plant

How to care for Japanese Laurel

Water

How often to water your Japanese Laurel

Japanese Laurel 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

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Japanese Laurel in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Japanese Laurel: 1ft from a window

Japanese Laurel love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Japanese Laurel does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Japanese Laurel

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

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

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation

Care Summary for Japanese Laurel

Japanese Laurel

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.

What other plant parents say

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I noticed clovers growing in this pot. After researching 🥸clovers advantages and disadvantages, it appears the soils PH level is off balance. Ooh no,, Shakira’s soil maybe lacking nitrogen 🥺. I’m sure that other have gone through a similar situation. Did you keep or pull the clover?? I’m leaning towards pulling them because it is such a beautiful plant. Can someone share the best fertilizer supplement to rectify this problem.

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