Plant Care Beach Plum

Beach Plum

Taxonomy

Prunus maritima
Prunus
Rosaceae
Rosales

How to care for Beach Plum

💦 Water

How often to water your Beach Plum

Water needs for Beach Plum
0.5 cups
every 9

Beach 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Beach Plum in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Beach Plum: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Beach Plum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Beach Plum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Beach Plum in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Beach Plum

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Beach Plum: repot after 2X growth

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 Beach Plum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Beach Plum 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.

Beach Plum Water Frequency →

Beach Plum Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Beach Plum 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 🏡.

Beach Plum Light Requirements →

Beach Plum Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Beach 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. Beach Plum is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Beach Plum Edible? →

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Beach Plum Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Beach Plum 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.

Best Soil Mix for Beach Plum →

Best Pots for Beach Plum →

When and How to Successfully Repot Beach Plum →

What Are Healthy Beach Plum Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Beach Plum 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Beach Plum →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Beach Plum 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.

Beach Plum Lifecycle →

Beach Plum Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Beach Plum →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

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 Beach Plum, 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!


🧐 Troubleshooting

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.


Care Summary for Beach Plum

Beach 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.

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