Coprosma Repens
Also known as
Mirror Bush, Mirror Bush, Taupata, Tree bedstraw, Looking-glass bush, New zealand laurel, Shiny leaf and Mirror Leaf Plant
Taxonomy
Coprosma repens
Coprosma
Rubiaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Coprosma Repens
Water
How often to water your Coprosma Repens
every 9
Coprosma Repens 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.
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 Mirror Bush in your home
a window
Coprosma Repens love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Coprosma Repens does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Coprosma Repens in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Coprosma Repens
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 Coprosma Repens after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Coprosma Repens 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
Coprosma Repens 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
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s 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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Coprosma Repens can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Coprosma Repens
Coprosma Repens
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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