Common Plum
About Common Plum
Common Plum is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is a fun challenge to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Common Plum likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Common Plum belongs to the Prunus genus, and is native to Turkey.
⚠️ Common Plum 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. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Prunus domestica
Prunus
Rosaceae
Rosales
Also known as
Mirabelle plum, Greengage, Garden plum, European plum and Plum Tree
How to care for Common Plum
How often to water your Common Plum
every 9
Common Plum 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 Common Plum in your home
a window
Common Plum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Common Plum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Plum in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Common Plum
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 Common Plum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Care Summary for Common Plum
Common Plum
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.