English Laurel

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

Benefits of Growing Cherry Laurel →

Common Cherry Laurel Problems →

English Laurel 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.

Cherry Laurel Water Frequency →

Cherry Laurel Root Rot →

English Laurel 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 🏡.

Cherry Laurel Light Requirements →

Cherry Laurel Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

English Laurel is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. English Laurel is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Cherry Laurel Edible? →

Cherry Laurel Toxicity to Cats →

Cherry Laurel Toxicity to Dogs →

Cherry Laurel Toxicity to Humans →

English Laurel is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

When and How to Successfully Repot Cherry Laurel →

What Are Healthy Cherry Laurel Roots →

English Laurel 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!

English Laurel grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Cherry Laurel Lifecycle →

Cherry Laurel Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Cherry Laurel →

USDA Hardiness Zone
English Laurel can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Cherry Laurel Temperature Tolerance →

Cherry Laurel Hardiness Zones →

Is Cherry Laurel a Weed? →

The seeds of English Laurel 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 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 English Laurel, 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Cherry Laurel →

What Eats Cherry Laurel? →

• Drooping Cherry Laurel Leaves →
• Cherry Laurel Dropping Leaves →
• Cherry Laurel Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Cherry Laurel →
• Brown Spots on Cherry Laurel →
• Cherry Laurel Leaves Falling Over →
• Cherry Laurel Leaves Curling →
• Cherry Laurel Yellow Leaves →
• Cherry Laurel Root Rot →
• Why Is My Cherry Laurel Wilting? →