
Catalina Mountain-Lilac
Also known as
felt-leaf ceanothus and feltleaf ceanothus
Taxonomy
Ceanothus arboreus
Ceanothus
Rhamnaceae
Rosales

How to care for Catalina Mountain-Lilac

How often to water your Catalina Mountain-Lilac

every 9
Catalina Mountain-Lilac needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Catalina Mountain-Lilac in your home

a window
Catalina Mountain-Lilac love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Catalina Mountain-Lilac does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Catalina Mountain-Lilac in your home š”.

How to fertilize Catalina Mountain-Lilac

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 Catalina Mountain-Lilac after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Catalina Mountain-Lilac 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
Catalina Mountain-Lilac 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
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Catalina Mountain-Lilac 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
Catalina Mountain-Lilac 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!
Care Summary for Catalina Mountain-Lilac
Catalina Mountain-Lilac
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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