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Eastern Ninebark

About Eastern Ninebark

This plant can be found growing on rocky hillsides, banks of streams and in moist thickets. The common name comes from the layers of bark, said to be 9 layers. They're found on stream banks, riverside thickets and scour prairies.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Physocarpus opulifolius

Genus

Physocarpus

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Atlantic Ninebark, Atlantic Ninebark, Common ninebark, Eastern ninebark and Atlantic ninebark

How to care for Eastern Ninebark

💦 Water

How often to water your Eastern Ninebark

Eastern Ninebark 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

Finding light for Atlantic Ninebark in your home

Eastern Ninebark love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Eastern Ninebark does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Eastern Ninebark in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Eastern Ninebark

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Eastern Ninebark: 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 Eastern Ninebark after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

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

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💦 Water Needs

Eastern Ninebark 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Eastern Ninebark 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Eastern Ninebark 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.

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🪴 Soil

Eastern Ninebark 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

Eastern Ninebark 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!

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Eastern Ninebark grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Eastern Ninebark can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

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🍂 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 Eastern Ninebark, 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.