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European Hop-Hornbeam

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ostrya carpinifolia

Genus

Ostrya

Family

Betulaceae

Order

Fagales

How to care for European Hop-Hornbeam

💦 Water

How often to water your European Hop-Hornbeam

European Hop-Hornbeam 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 European Hop-Hornbeam in your home

European Hop-Hornbeam love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

European Hop-Hornbeam does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of European Hop-Hornbeam in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize European Hop-Hornbeam

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for European Hop-Hornbeam: 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 European Hop-Hornbeam after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

European Hop-Hornbeam is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

☀️ Sunlight Needs

European Hop-Hornbeam 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

European Hop-Hornbeam 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.

🪴 Soil

European Hop-Hornbeam 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!

💩 Fertilizer

European Hop-Hornbeam grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

European Hop-Hornbeam 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
European Hop-Hornbeam can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. 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.