How much sunlight does my Glossy Privet need?

Glossy Privet 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Glossy Privet?

Glossy Privet 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!

Should I fertilize my Glossy Privet?

Glossy Privet 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!

What is the growth pattern for Glossy Privet?

Glossy Privet grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Glossy Privet be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Glossy Privet can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Glossy Privet easy to care for?

Glossy Privet is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Glossy Privet?

Glossy Privet 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.

Q: Is Glossy Privet toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Glossy Privet 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.

About Glossy Privet

Glossy Privet is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Glossy Privet likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Glossy Privet belongs to the Ligustrum genus, and is native to Central and Southern China to Hainan and Southern Korea.

⚠️ Glossy Privet 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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ligustrum lucidum

Genus

Ligustrum

Family

Oleaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

Broad-leaf privet, Chinese privet, Tree privet, Wax-leaf privet, bonsai tree and Ligustrum lucidum.

How to care for Glossy Privet

Water

How often to water your Glossy Privet

Glossy Privet 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

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Light

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 Glossy Privet in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Glossy Privet: 1ft from a window

Glossy Privet love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Glossy Privet does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Glossy Privet

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Glossy Privet is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors