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
every 9
Common Ninebark needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
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.
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Finding light for Atlantic Ninebark in your home
a window
Common Ninebark love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Common Ninebark does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Ninebark in your home đĄ.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Common Ninebark
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 itâs 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 yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Common Ninebark is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
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.
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 đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
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!
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 itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât 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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Ninebark can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Care Summary for 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 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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