Plant Care Cherry Laurel

Cherry Laurel

About Cherry Laurel

Cherry Laurel is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy 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.

Cherry Laurel likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Cherry Laurel belongs to the Prunus genus, and is native to Europe.

⚠️ Cherry Laurel is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Taxonomy

Prunus laurocerasus
Prunus
Rosaceae
Rosales

Also known as

English Laurel

How to care for Cherry Laurel

💦 Water

How often to water your Cherry Laurel

Water needs for Cherry Laurel
0.5 cups
every 9

Cherry Laurel 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.

Calculate water needs of Cherry Laurel

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Cherry Laurel in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Cherry Laurel: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Cherry Laurel love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Cherry Laurel does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Cherry Laurel

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Cherry Laurel is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


💦 Water Needs

Cherry Laurel 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

Cherry Laurel 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Cherry Laurel is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Cherry Laurel is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🪴 Soil

Cherry Laurel is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.


💩 Fertilizer

Cherry Laurel 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!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Cherry Laurel grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Cherry Laurel can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Cherry Laurel can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Cherry Laurel

Cherry Laurel

Cherry Laurel


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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