Neem

Neem 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!

Benefits of Growing Neem →

Common Neem Problems →

Neem thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Neem Water Frequency →

Neem Root Rot →

Neem 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 🏡.

Neem Light Requirements →

Neem Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Neem 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.

Is Neem Edible? →

Neem Toxicity to Cats →

Neem Toxicity to Dogs →

Neem Toxicity to Humans →

Neem 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.

Neem Lifecycle →

Neem Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Neem →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Neem can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Neem Temperature Tolerance →

Neem Hardiness Zones →

Is Neem a Weed? →

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 Neem, since they are very 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Neem →

What Eats Neem? →

• Drooping Neem Leaves →
• Neem Dropping Leaves →
• Neem Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Neem →
• Brown Spots on Neem →
• Neem Leaves Falling Over →
• Neem Leaves Curling →
• Neem Yellow Leaves →
• Neem Root Rot →
• Why Is My Neem Wilting? →