How much sunlight does my date-plum, need?

date-plum, 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my date-plum,?

date-plum, 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!

Should I fertilize my date-plum,?

date-plum, grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Can date-plum, be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone date-plum, can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: How often should I water my date-plum,?

date-plum, 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.

About date-plum,

date-plum, is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

date-plum, likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Diospyros lotus

Genus

Diospyros

Family

Ebenaceae

Order

Ericales

Also known as

date-plum,, Caucasian persimmon, and lilac persimmon,

How to care for date-plum,

Water

How often to water your date-plum,

date-plum, needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Fort Worth, Texas.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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 date-plum, in your home

Light needs and placement for plant date-plum,: 1ft from a window

date-plum, love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Fort Worth, Texas ⛅.

date-plum, does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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