Plant Care Evergreen Witch Hazel

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

💦 Water

How often to water your Evergreen Witch Hazel

Water needs for Evergreen Witch Hazel
0.5 cups
every 9

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Evergreen Witch Hazel in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Evergreen Witch Hazel: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

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 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Evergreen Witch Hazel in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Evergreen Witch Hazel

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Evergreen Witch Hazel: repot after 2X growth

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.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Evergreen Witch Hazel is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!


💦 Water Needs

Evergreen Witch Hazel 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

Evergreen Witch Hazel 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

Evergreen Witch Hazel is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Evergreen Witch Hazel 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

Evergreen Witch Hazel 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!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Evergreen Witch Hazel 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.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Evergreen Witch Hazel can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Evergreen Witch Hazel can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Evergreen Witch Hazel, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

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.


Care Summary for Evergreen Witch Hazel

Evergreen Witch Hazel


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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