Privet

Privet 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 Garden Privet →

Common Garden Privet Problems →

Privet 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.

Garden Privet Water Frequency →

Garden Privet Root Rot →

Privet 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 🏡.

Garden Privet Light Requirements →

Garden Privet Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Privet is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Privet is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Garden Privet Edible? →

Garden Privet Toxicity to Cats →

Garden Privet Toxicity to Dogs →

Garden Privet Toxicity to Humans →

Privet 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!

When and How to Successfully Repot Garden Privet →

What Are Healthy Garden Privet Roots →

Privet should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Garden Privet →

Privet 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.

Garden Privet Lifecycle →

Garden Privet Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Garden Privet →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Privet can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Garden Privet Temperature Tolerance →

Garden Privet Hardiness Zones →

Is Garden Privet 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 Privet, since they are 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 Garden Privet →

What Eats Garden Privet? →

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