Swamp Dog-Laurel
Also known as
swamp dog-laurel, coastal dog-hobble and Scarletta
Taxonomy
Leucothoe axillaris
Leucothoe
Ericaceae
Ericales
How to care for Swamp Dog-Laurel
How often to water your Swamp Dog-Laurel
every 9
Swamp Dog-Laurel needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Swamp Dog-Laurel in your home
a window
Swamp Dog-Laurel may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Swamp Dog-Laurel
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 Swamp Dog-Laurel after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Swamp Dog-Laurel
Swamp Dog-Laurel
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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.