Desert Willow

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

How to Grow Desert Willow →

Benefits of Growing Desert Willow →

Common Desert Willow Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Desert Willow →

Desert Willow 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.

Desert Willow Water Frequency →

Desert Willow Root Rot →

Desert Willow 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 🏡.

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Desert Willow 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.

Desert Willow 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!

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Desert Willow 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.

Desert Willow Lifecycle →

Desert Willow Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Desert Willow →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Desert Willow can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Is Desert Willow a Weed? →

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 Desert Willow, 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!

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.

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What Eats Desert Willow? →

• Drooping Desert Willow Leaves →
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• Desert Willow Leaves Falling Over →
• Desert Willow Leaves Curling →
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• Desert Willow Root Rot →
• Why Is My Desert Willow Wilting? →