Carolina Allspice
Also known as
Sweetshrub and Eastern sweetshrub
Taxonomy
Calycanthus floridus
Calycanthus
Calycanthaceae
Laurales

How to care for Carolina Allspice

How often to water your Carolina Allspice

every 9
Carolina Allspice needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Irondequoit, New York.
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

Check the growing potential in your area
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Irondequoit, New York
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Finding light for Carolina Allspice in your home

a window
Carolina Allspice love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Irondequoit, New York ā .
Carolina Allspice does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Carolina Allspice

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 itās 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 yearāwhichever comes first.

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!
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.
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 šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Carolina Allspice 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
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!
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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Carolina Allspice grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Carolina Allspice can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
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.
Care Summary for Carolina Allspice
Carolina Allspice
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Irondequoit, New York, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
