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Sea-Buckthorn

Also known as

Sea buckthorn

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Hippophae rhamnoides

Genus

Hippophae

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for Sea-Buckthorn

💦 Water

How often to water your Sea-Buckthorn

Sea-Buckthorn 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Select the pot size

☀️ Light

Finding light for Sea-Buckthorn in your home

Sea-Buckthorn love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Sea-Buckthorn does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Sea-Buckthorn

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Sea-Buckthorn: 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 Sea-Buckthorn after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Sea-Buckthorn is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Sea-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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Sea-Buckthorn is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Sea-Buckthorn 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
Sea-Buckthorn can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 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.