How much sunlight does my Evergreen Witch Hazel need?

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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Evergreen Witch Hazel?

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!

Should I fertilize my Evergreen Witch Hazel?

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!

What is the growth pattern for Evergreen Witch Hazel?

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.

Can Evergreen Witch Hazel be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Evergreen Witch Hazel can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Evergreen Witch Hazel?

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.

Evergreen Witch Hazel

Q: Is Evergreen Witch Hazel easy to care for?

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!

Q: How often should I water my Evergreen Witch Hazel?

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.

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

Scientific name

Distylium racemosum

Genus

Distylium

Family

Orchidaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Evergreen Witch Hazel

Water

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

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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 Evergreen Witch Hazel in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Evergreen Witch Hazel: 1ft 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

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation