Swamp Doghobble
About Swamp Doghobble
Swamp Doghobble is a 3 to 6 feet tall deciduous shrub with alternate leaves. It prefers a moist, cool, acidic soil. It can be grown in full sun, but must have good moisture. It should be planted in a protected location and given a good winter mulch.
Taxonomy
Eubotrys racemosa
Eubotrys
Ericaceae
Ericales
Also known as
swamp doghobble, Eubotrys racemosus, fetterbush and swamp sweetbells
How to care for Swamp Doghobble
How often to water your Swamp Doghobble
every 9
Swamp Doghobble 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
Finding light for Swamp Doghobble in your home
a window
Swamp Doghobble love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Swamp Doghobble does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Swamp Doghobble in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Swamp Doghobble
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 Swamp Doghobble after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Swamp Doghobble
Swamp Doghobble
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.