Buckthorn

Buckthorn 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 Common Buckthorn →

Common Common Buckthorn Problems →

Buckthorn 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.

Common Buckthorn Water Frequency →

Common Buckthorn Root Rot →

Buckthorn 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 🏡.

Common Buckthorn Light Requirements →

Common Buckthorn Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Buckthorn 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.

Is Common Buckthorn Edible? →

Common Buckthorn Toxicity to Cats →

Common Buckthorn Toxicity to Dogs →

Common Buckthorn Toxicity to Humans →

Buckthorn 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!

Buckthorn 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.

Common Buckthorn Lifecycle →

Common Buckthorn Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Common Buckthorn →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Buckthorn can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Buckthorn Temperature Tolerance →

Common Buckthorn Hardiness Zones →

Is Common Buckthorn a Weed? →

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 Buckthorn, 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.

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What Eats Common Buckthorn? →

• Drooping Common Buckthorn Leaves →
• Common Buckthorn Dropping Leaves →
• Common Buckthorn Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Common Buckthorn →
• Brown Spots on Common Buckthorn →
• Common Buckthorn Leaves Falling Over →
• Common Buckthorn Leaves Curling →
• Common Buckthorn Yellow Leaves →
• Common Buckthorn Root Rot →
• Why Is My Common Buckthorn Wilting? →