Chimonanthus praecox
About Chimonanthus praecox
Wintersweet is a deciduous shrub with delicate translucent flowers that appear in the winter and spring months. It can grow in a range of soil conditions as long as it is moist and well-drained. It should be planted in full sun to partial shade.
Taxonomy
Chimonanthus praecox
Chimonanthus
Calycanthaceae
Laurales
How to care for Chimonanthus praecox
How often to water your Chimonanthus praecox
every 9
Chimonanthus praecox needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for None in your home
a window
Chimonanthus praecox love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Chimonanthus praecox does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Chimonanthus praecox
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 Chimonanthus praecox after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Chimonanthus praecox
Chimonanthus praecox
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.