How much sunlight does my Elaeagnus Angustifolia need?

Elaeagnus Angustifolia 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 Elaeagnus Angustifolia?

Elaeagnus Angustifolia 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 Elaeagnus Angustifolia?

Elaeagnus Angustifolia is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Elaeagnus Angustifolia?

Elaeagnus Angustifolia 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 Elaeagnus Angustifolia be grown outdoors?

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

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Elaeagnus Angustifolia

Q: Is Elaeagnus Angustifolia easy to care for?

Elaeagnus Angustifolia can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Elaeagnus Angustifolia?

Elaeagnus Angustifolia 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.

Also known as

Russian Olive, Russian Olive, Russian olive, Silver berry, Persian olive and Wild olive

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Genus

Elaeagnus

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for Elaeagnus Angustifolia

Water

How often to water your Elaeagnus Angustifolia

Elaeagnus Angustifolia 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?

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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 Russian Olive in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Elaeagnus Angustifolia: 1ft from a window

Elaeagnus Angustifolia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Elaeagnus Angustifolia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Elaeagnus Angustifolia

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Elaeagnus Angustifolia can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors