
Allegheny Spurge
Also known as
Allegheny spurge and Allegheny pachysandra
Taxonomy
Pachysandra procumbens
Pachysandra
Buxaceae
Buxales

How to care for Allegheny Spurge
How often to water your Allegheny Spurge

every 9
Allegheny Spurge 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
Finding light for Allegheny Spurge in your home

a window
Allegheny Spurge 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.
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How to fertilize Allegheny Spurge

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 Allegheny Spurge after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Allegheny Spurge
Allegheny Spurge
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
