American Wintergreen

American Wintergreen 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.

American Wintergreen Water Frequency →

American Wintergreen Root Rot →

American Wintergreen may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

American Wintergreen Light Requirements →

American Wintergreen Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

American Wintergreen is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

American Wintergreen Toxicity to Cats →

American Wintergreen Toxicity to Dogs →

American Wintergreen Toxicity to Humans →

American Wintergreen does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for American Wintergreen →

When and How to Successfully Repot American Wintergreen →

American Wintergreen 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.

How and When to Prune American Wintergreen →

USDA Hardiness Zone
American Wintergreen can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

American Wintergreen Temperature Tolerance →

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 American Wintergreen, 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting American Wintergreen →
• Drooping American Wintergreen Leaves →
• American Wintergreen Dropping Leaves →
• American Wintergreen Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on American Wintergreen →
• Brown Spots on American Wintergreen →
• American Wintergreen Leaves Falling Over →
• American Wintergreen Leaves Curling →
• American Wintergreen Yellow Leaves →
• American Wintergreen Root Rot →