Common Wild Elder

Also known as

Lachnopylis angolensis, Lachnopylis annobonensis, Lachnopylis breviflora, Lachnopylis compacta, Lachnopylis emarginata, Lachnopylis emarginata brevifolia, Lachnopylis flocculosa, Lachnopylis goetzeana, Lachnopylis guineensis, Lachnopylis heterotricha, Lachnopylis mannii, Lachnopylis montana, Lachnopylis odorata, Lachnopylis platyphylla, Lachnopylis pubescens, Lachnopylis sambesina, Lachnopylis saxatilis, Lachnopylis schistotricha, Lachnopylis speciosa, Lachnopylis ternifolia, Lachnopylis thomensis, Lachnopylis tomentosa, Lachnopylis viscidulosa, Lachnopylis viscosa, Nuxia angolensis, Nuxia breviflora, Nuxia congesta brevifolia, Nuxia congesta emarginata, Nuxia congesta thomensis, Nuxia congesta tomentosa, Nuxia dekindtiana, Nuxia dentata transvaalensis, Nuxia emarginata, Nuxia gilletii, Nuxia goetzeana, Nuxia keniensis, Nuxia latifolia, Nuxia mannii, Nuxia odorata, Nuxia platyphylla, Nuxia pubescens, Nuxia rupicola, Nuxia sambesina, Nuxia siebenlistii, Nuxia tomentosa and Nuxia viscosa

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Nuxia congesta

Genus

Nuxia

Family

Stilbaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Common Wild Elder

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Wild Elder

Common Wild Elder 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

Finding light for Common Wild Elder in your home

Common Wild Elder 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.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Wild Elder in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Wild Elder

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

💡 FAQs

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Wild Elder 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Wild Elder can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 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.