Common Filbert

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

Benefits of Growing Common Filbert →

Common Common Filbert Problems →

Common Filbert 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.

Common Filbert Water Frequency →

Common Filbert Root Rot →

Common Filbert 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 🏡.

Common Filbert Light Requirements →

Common Filbert Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

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.

Common Filbert Toxicity to Cats →

Common Filbert Toxicity to Dogs →

Common Filbert Toxicity to Humans →

Common Filbert 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 Soil Mix for Common Filbert →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Filbert →

Common Filbert 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Common Filbert →

Common Filbert 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.

How and When to Prune Common Filbert →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Filbert can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Filbert Temperature Tolerance →

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Common Filbert →
• Drooping Common Filbert Leaves →
• Common Filbert Dropping Leaves →
• Common Filbert Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Common Filbert →
• Brown Spots on Common Filbert →
• Common Filbert Leaves Falling Over →
• Common Filbert Leaves Curling →
• Common Filbert Yellow Leaves →
• Common Filbert Root Rot →