Privet
Also known as
Garden Privet, Garden Privet, Korean privet, California privet and Oval-leaved privet
Taxonomy
Ligustrum ovalifolium
Ligustrum
Oleaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Privet

How often to water your Privet

every 9
Privet needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Baltimore, Maryland.
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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Baltimore, Maryland
33% Very Low

Growing Privet in Baltimore right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
February 6th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Baltimore is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiā¦
Sunlight will increase by 43.6% āļø
February 7th, 2023
Baltimore is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Baltimore is expected to increase by 43.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.3 megajoules of energy per ā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.2 hours š
February 7th, 2023
This month, Baltimore is getting an average of 6.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of dā¦
Finding light for Garden Privet in your home

a window
Privet love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Baltimore, Maryland ā .
Privet does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Privet

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Privet after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

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!
Water Needs
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.
Sunlight Needs
Privet requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
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!
Fertilizer
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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Privet can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Privet
Privet
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Baltimore, Maryland, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
