Alabama Supplejack
About Alabama Supplejack
Supplejack is a woody vine of the Buckthorn family that is native to southeast and central USA. It can be found in a variety of areas from swampy to upland woodland growing on the ground or climbing high into trees. The tough stems have been used in wickerworks.
Taxonomy
Berchemia scandens
Berchemia
Rhamnaceae
Rosales

How to care for Alabama Supplejack
How often to water your Alabama Supplejack

every 9
Alabama Supplejack 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
Finding light for Alabama Supplejack in your home

a window
Alabama Supplejack love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Alabama Supplejack does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alabama Supplejack in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Alabama Supplejack

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 Alabama Supplejack after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Alabama Supplejack is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
💦 Water Needs
Alabama Supplejack 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.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Alabama Supplejack 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 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Alabama Supplejack 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.
🪴 Soil
Alabama Supplejack 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!
💩 Fertilizer
Alabama Supplejack should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern
Alabama Supplejack is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Alabama Supplejack can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
🧐 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 Alabama Supplejack
Alabama Supplejack
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
