Plant Care flowering plum

flowering plum

About flowering plum

flowering plum is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging 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.

flowering 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.

flowering plum belongs to the Prunus genus, and is native to China.

⚠️ flowering 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 triloba
Prunus
Rosaceae
Rosales

Also known as

flowering plum and flowering almond

How to care for flowering plum

💦 Water

How often to water your flowering plum

Water needs for flowering plum
0.5 cups
every 9

flowering 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.

Calculate water needs of flowering plum

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for flowering plum in your home

Light needs and placement for plant flowering plum: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

flowering plum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

flowering plum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize flowering plum

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for flowering 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 flowering plum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

flowering plum 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!

How to Grow flowering plum →

Benefits of Growing flowering plum →

Common flowering plum Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for flowering plum →


💦 Water Needs

flowering 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.

flowering plum Water Frequency →

flowering plum Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

flowering 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 🏡.

flowering plum Light Requirements →

flowering plum Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

flowering 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. flowering plum is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🪴 Soil

flowering 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 flowering plum →

Best Pots for flowering plum →

When and How to Successfully Repot flowering plum →

What Are Healthy flowering plum Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

flowering 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 flowering plum →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

flowering 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.

flowering plum Lifecycle →

flowering plum Size Guide →

How and When to Prune flowering 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 flowering 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 flowering plum

flowering plum

flowering 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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