Plant Care Greengage

Greengage

Also known as

Common Plum, Common Plum, Mirabelle plum, Garden plum, European plum and Plum Tree

Taxonomy

Prunus domestica
Prunus
Rosaceae
Rosales

How to care for Greengage

💦 Water

How often to water your Greengage

Water needs for Greengage
0.5 cups
every 9

Greengage 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.

Calculate water needs of Greengage

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Plum in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Greengage: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Greengage love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Greengage does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Greengage in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Greengage

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Greengage: repot after 2X growth

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 Greengage after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Greengage can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Common Plum →

Common Common Plum Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Greengage 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.

Common Plum Water Frequency →

Common Plum Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Greengage 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 🏡.

Common Plum Light Requirements →

Common Plum Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greengage 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.

Common Plum Toxicity to Cats →

Common Plum Toxicity to Dogs →

Common Plum Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Greengage 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.

Best Soil Mix for Common Plum →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Plum →


💩 Fertilizer

Greengage 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Common Plum →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Greengage can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Plum Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 Troubleshooting

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.


Care Summary for Greengage

Greengage

Greengage


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.

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