
Fragrant Viburnum
Also known as
Farrer's viburnum, Farrer's viburnum, Farrer's viburnum and Fragrant viburnum
Taxonomy
Viburnum farreri
Viburnum
Adoxaceae
Dipsacales

How to care for Fragrant Viburnum

How often to water your Fragrant Viburnum

every 9
Fragrant Viburnum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

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 Farrer's viburnum in your home

a window
Fragrant Viburnum love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Fragrant Viburnum does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fragrant Viburnum in your home š”.

How to fertilize Fragrant Viburnum

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 Fragrant Viburnum after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Fragrant Viburnum is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Fragrant Viburnum 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
Fragrant Viburnum 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.
Soil
Fragrant Viburnum 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!
Fertilizer
Fragrant Viburnum grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Fragrant Viburnum 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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Fragrant Viburnum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Fragrant Viburnum
Fragrant Viburnum
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
