How much sunlight does my Chinese bush cherry need?

Chinese bush cherry 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Chinese bush cherry?

Chinese bush cherry is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my Chinese bush cherry?

Chinese bush cherry grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Chinese bush cherry?

Chinese bush cherry 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.

Can Chinese bush cherry be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Chinese bush cherry can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Chinese bush cherry easy to care for?

Chinese bush cherry is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Chinese bush cherry?

Chinese bush cherry 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.

Q: Is Chinese bush cherry toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Chinese bush cherry 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.

About Chinese bush cherry

Chinese bush cherry is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy 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.

Chinese bush cherry likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Chinese bush cherry belongs to the Prunus genus, and is native to Central and Southern China to Korea.

⚠️ Chinese bush cherry 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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Prunus glandulosa

Genus

Prunus

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Chinese bush cherry, Chinese plum and dwarf flowering almond

How to care for Chinese bush cherry

Water

How often to water your Chinese bush cherry

Chinese bush cherry 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.