Eastern Swamp Privet
Taxonomy
Forestiera acuminata
Forestiera
Oleaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Eastern Swamp Privet
Water
How often to water your Eastern Swamp Privet
every 9
Eastern Swamp Privet needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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
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.
Charlotte, North Carolina
48% Low
Finding light for Eastern Swamp Privet in your home
a window
Eastern Swamp Privet love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Charlotte, North Carolina ā .
Eastern Swamp Privet does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Eastern Swamp Privet
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Eastern Swamp Privet after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Eastern Swamp Privet 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.
Sunlight Needs
Eastern Swamp Privet requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Eastern Swamp Privet 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.
Care Summary for Eastern Swamp Privet
Eastern Swamp Privet
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Charlotte, North Carolina, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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