Plant Care Common Ninebark

Common Ninebark

About Common Ninebark

This plant can be found growing on rocky hillsides, banks of streams and in moist thickets. The common name comes from the layers of bark, said to be 9 layers. They're found on stream banks, riverside thickets and scour prairies.

Taxonomy

Physocarpus opulifolius
Physocarpus
Rosaceae
Rosales

Also known as

Atlantic Ninebark, Atlantic Ninebark, Common ninebark, Eastern ninebark and Atlantic ninebark

How to care for Common Ninebark

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Ninebark

Water needs for Common Ninebark
0.5 cups
every 9

Common Ninebark 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 Common Ninebark

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Atlantic Ninebark in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Ninebark: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Common Ninebark love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Common Ninebark does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Ninebark

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

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

How to Grow Atlantic Ninebark →

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Outdoor Care Guide for Atlantic Ninebark →


💦 Water Needs

Common Ninebark 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.

Atlantic Ninebark Water Frequency →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Ninebark 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 🏡.

Atlantic Ninebark Light Requirements →

Atlantic Ninebark Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Ninebark 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.


🪴 Soil

Common Ninebark 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!

Best Pots for Atlantic Ninebark →

When and How to Successfully Repot Atlantic Ninebark →

What Are Healthy Atlantic Ninebark Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Common Ninebark 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Common Ninebark grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Atlantic Ninebark Lifecycle →

Atlantic Ninebark Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Atlantic Ninebark →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation


🍂 Yellow Leaves

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 Common Ninebark, 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!


🧐 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 Common Ninebark

Common Ninebark

Common Ninebark


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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