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Carolina Allspice

Also known as

Sweetshrub and Eastern sweetshrub

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Calycanthus floridus

Genus

Calycanthus

Family

Calycanthaceae

Order

Laurales

How to care for Carolina Allspice

💦 Water

How often to water your Carolina Allspice

Carolina Allspice 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

Finding light for Carolina Allspice in your home

Carolina Allspice love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Carolina Allspice does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Carolina Allspice

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

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Carolina Allspice 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!

How to Grow Carolina Allspice →

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Outdoor Care Guide for Carolina Allspice →

💦 Water Needs

Carolina Allspice 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.

Carolina Allspice Water Frequency →

Carolina Allspice Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Carolina Allspice 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 🏡.

Carolina Allspice Light Requirements →

Carolina Allspice Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Carolina Allspice 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.

🪴 Soil

Carolina Allspice 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 Carolina Allspice →

Best Pots for Carolina Allspice →

When and How to Successfully Repot Carolina Allspice →

What Are Healthy Carolina Allspice Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Carolina Allspice 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Carolina Allspice →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

Carolina Allspice Lifecycle →

Carolina Allspice Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Carolina Allspice →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Carolina Allspice can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Carolina Allspice Temperature Tolerance →

Carolina Allspice Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Carolina Allspice →

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Winter Care for Carolina Allspice →

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Carolina Allspice 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 Carolina Allspice →

🍂 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 Carolina Allspice, 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.