Evergreen Witch Hazel
About Evergreen Witch Hazel
Distylium hybrids are becoming a popular landscape plant. They are evergreen, compact, disease and insect resistant, and heat and drought tolerant. In its native locations, this specimen has grown to heights of 60' and is considered valuable for its wood content. This wood is used for making musical instruments.
Taxonomy
Distylium racemosum
Distylium
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Evergreen Witch Hazel
How often to water your Evergreen Witch Hazel
Evergreen Witch Hazel 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
Finding light for Evergreen Witch Hazel in your home
Evergreen Witch Hazel love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Evergreen Witch Hazel does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Evergreen Witch Hazel
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 Evergreen Witch Hazel after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Evergreen Witch Hazel
Evergreen Witch Hazel
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.