Plant Care White Mulberry

White Mulberry

About White Mulberry

White Mulberry is a super popular houseplant 🌿 that is a fun challenge 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.

White Mulberry likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

White Mulberry belongs to the Morus genus, and is native to China.

⚠️ White Mulberry 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

Morus alba
Morus
Moraceae
Rosales

Also known as

Dwarf Mulberry Tree

How to care for White Mulberry

💦 Water

How often to water your White Mulberry

Water needs for White Mulberry
0.5 cups
every 9

White Mulberry 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 White Mulberry

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for White Mulberry in your home

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

White Mulberry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

White Mulberry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize White Mulberry

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

White Mulberry 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 White Mulberry →

Common White Mulberry Problems →


💦 Water Needs

White Mulberry 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.

White Mulberry Water Frequency →

White Mulberry Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

White Mulberry 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 🏡.

White Mulberry Light Requirements →

White Mulberry Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

White Mulberry 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.


🪴 Soil

White Mulberry 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!

Best Soil Mix for White Mulberry →

When and How to Successfully Repot White Mulberry →

What Are Healthy White Mulberry Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

White Mulberry is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize White Mulberry →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

White Mulberry 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.

White Mulberry Lifecycle →

White Mulberry Size Guide →

How and When to Prune White Mulberry →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
White Mulberry can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

White Mulberry Temperature Tolerance →

White Mulberry Hardiness Zones →

Is White Mulberry a Weed? →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in White Mulberry, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 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 White Mulberry

White Mulberry

White Mulberry


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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