Carolina Buckthorn

Carolina Buckthorn 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.

Carolina Buckthorn Water Frequency →

Carolina Buckthorn Root Rot →

Carolina Buckthorn 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 🏡.

Carolina Buckthorn Light Requirements →

Carolina Buckthorn Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Carolina Buckthorn is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Carolina Buckthorn Toxicity to Cats →

Carolina Buckthorn Toxicity to Dogs →

Carolina Buckthorn Toxicity to Humans →

Carolina Buckthorn 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!

Best Soil Mix for Carolina Buckthorn →

When and How to Successfully Repot Carolina Buckthorn →

Carolina Buckthorn should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Carolina Buckthorn →

Carolina Buckthorn grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

How and When to Prune Carolina Buckthorn →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Carolina Buckthorn can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Carolina Buckthorn Temperature Tolerance →

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 Carolina Buckthorn, 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 Carolina Buckthorn →
• Drooping Carolina Buckthorn Leaves →
• Carolina Buckthorn Dropping Leaves →
• Carolina Buckthorn Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Carolina Buckthorn →
• Brown Spots on Carolina Buckthorn →
• Carolina Buckthorn Leaves Falling Over →
• Carolina Buckthorn Leaves Curling →
• Carolina Buckthorn Yellow Leaves →
• Carolina Buckthorn Root Rot →