How much sunlight does my Fetterbush Lyonia need?

Fetterbush Lyonia 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 Fetterbush Lyonia?

Fetterbush Lyonia 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 Fetterbush Lyonia?

Fetterbush Lyonia 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 Fetterbush Lyonia?

Fetterbush Lyonia grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Fetterbush Lyonia be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Fetterbush Lyonia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Fetterbush Lyonia?

Fetterbush Lyonia can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

Fetterbush Lyonia

Q: Is Fetterbush Lyonia easy to care for?

Fetterbush Lyonia 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 Fetterbush Lyonia?

Fetterbush Lyonia 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.

About Fetterbush Lyonia

Fetterbush Lyonia is a super 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.

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

Fetterbush Lyonia belongs to the Lyonia genus, and is native to Southeastern North America and Cuba.

⚠️ Fetterbush Lyonia is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Lyonia lucida

Genus

Lyonia

Family

Ericaceae

Order

Ericales

Also known as

fetterbush lyonia, hurrahbush and staggerbush

How to care for Fetterbush Lyonia

Water

How often to water your Fetterbush Lyonia

Fetterbush Lyonia 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 Fetterbush Lyonia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Fetterbush Lyonia: 1ft from a window

Fetterbush Lyonia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Fetterbush Lyonia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Fetterbush Lyonia

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Fetterbush Lyonia 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