Grey-Leaf Sugarbsh
Also known as
Laurel Sugarbush
Taxonomy
Protea laurifolia
Protea
Proteaceae
Proteales
How to care for Grey-Leaf Sugarbsh
How often to water your Grey-Leaf Sugarbsh
every 9
Grey-Leaf Sugarbsh 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 Grey-Leaf Sugarbsh in your home
a window
Grey-Leaf Sugarbsh love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Grey-Leaf Sugarbsh does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Grey-Leaf Sugarbsh in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Grey-Leaf Sugarbsh
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 Grey-Leaf Sugarbsh after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Grey-Leaf Sugarbsh
Grey-Leaf Sugarbsh
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.