How much sunlight does my Chinese plum-yew need?

Chinese plum-yew 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Chinese plum-yew?

Chinese plum-yew 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!

Should I fertilize my Chinese plum-yew?

Chinese plum-yew grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Chinese plum-yew?

Chinese plum-yew 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.

Can Chinese plum-yew be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Chinese plum-yew can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Chinese plum-yew

Q: Is Chinese plum-yew easy to care for?

Chinese plum-yew 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!

Q: How often should I water my Chinese plum-yew?

Chinese plum-yew 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.

About Chinese plum-yew

Chinese plum-yew is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Chinese plum-yew likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Chinese plum-yew belongs to the Cephalotaxus genus, and is native to Eastern and Central China andMyanmar.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cephalotaxus fortunei

Genus

Cephalotaxus

Family

Taxaceae

Order

Pinales

Also known as

Chinese plum-yew, plum yew, Chinese cowtail pine and san jian shan

How to care for Chinese plum-yew

Water

How often to water your Chinese plum-yew

Chinese plum-yew needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Diego, California.

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

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.

San Diego, California

57% Medium

Finding light for Chinese plum-yew in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Chinese plum-yew: 1ft from a window

Chinese plum-yew love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Chinese plum-yew does not tolerate low light 🚫.

San Diego, California currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light ☀️.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Chinese plum-yew

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Chinese plum-yew: 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 Chinese plum-yew after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Chinese plum-yew 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

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors