How much sunlight does my Persian Lilac need?

Persian Lilac 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 🏡.

Is Persian Lilac toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Persian Lilac 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Persian Lilac?

Persian Lilac 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!

Should I fertilize my Persian Lilac?

Persian Lilac 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.

Can Persian Lilac be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Persian Lilac can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Persian Lilac?

USDA Hardiness Zone Persian Lilac can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Persian Lilac easy to care for?

Persian Lilac can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Persian Lilac?

Persian Lilac 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.

About Persian Lilac

Chinaberry is an invasive tree in the southeast. Chinaberry was brought to the U.S. in the late 1700s by a French botanist. It has been used over the years as an ornamental plant, shade tree, and fuelwood.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Melia azedarach

Genus

Melia

Family

Meliaceae

Order

Sapindales

Also known as

Chinaberry, Chinaberry, Chinaberry tree, Pride of india, Bead-tree, Cape lilac, Syringa berrytree, Persian lilac, Indian lilac, White cedar and The woody seed within the fruit is highly poisonous to humans (6-8 seeds could kill a small child or animal) but not birds."

How to care for Persian Lilac

Water

How often to water your Persian Lilac

Persian Lilac 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.