Plant Care Azadirachta Indica

Azadirachta Indica

Also known as

Neem, Neem, nimtree and indian lilac

Taxonomy

Azadirachta indica
Azadirachta
Meliaceae
Sapindales

How to care for Azadirachta Indica

💦 Water

How often to water your Azadirachta Indica

Water needs for Azadirachta Indica
0.5 cups
every 12

Azadirachta Indica needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 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 Azadirachta Indica

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Neem in your home

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

Azadirachta Indica love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Azadirachta Indica does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Azadirachta Indica

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Azadirachta Indica is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Neem →

Common Neem Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Azadirachta Indica thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Neem Water Frequency →

Neem Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Azadirachta Indica 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 🏡.

Neem Light Requirements →

Neem Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Azadirachta Indica 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 Neem Edible? →

Neem Toxicity to Cats →

Neem Toxicity to Dogs →

Neem Toxicity to Humans →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Azadirachta Indica 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.

Neem Lifecycle →

Neem Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Neem →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Azadirachta Indica can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Neem Temperature Tolerance →

Neem Hardiness Zones →

Is Neem a Weed? →


🍂 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 Azadirachta Indica, since they are very 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 Azadirachta Indica

Azadirachta Indica

Azadirachta Indica


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 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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