How much sunlight does my Swamp White Oak need?

Swamp White Oak 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 Swamp White Oak?

Swamp White Oak 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!

Should I fertilize my Swamp White Oak?

Swamp White Oak 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 Swamp White Oak?

Swamp White Oak grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Swamp White Oak be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Swamp White Oak can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Swamp White Oak?

The seeds of Swamp White Oak can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Q: Is Swamp White Oak easy to care for?

Swamp White Oak 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!

Q: How often should I water my Swamp White Oak?

Swamp White Oak 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 Swamp White Oak toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Swamp White Oak 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.

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Large, lush leaves

Blooms easily

About Swamp White Oak

Swamp White Oak is a relatively 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.

Plant parents describe this plant as having large, lush leaves and easy to bloom with only 23 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Swamp White Oak likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Swamp White Oak belongs to the Quercus genus, and is native to Southeast Canada to the North Central and Eastern United States.

⚠️ Swamp White Oak 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

Quercus bicolor

Genus

Quercus

Family

Fagaceae

Order

Fagales

How to care for Swamp White Oak

Water

How often to water your Swamp White Oak

Swamp White Oak 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

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Swamp White Oak in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Swamp White Oak: 1ft from a window

Swamp White Oak love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Swamp White Oak does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Swamp White Oak in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Swamp White Oak

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Swamp White Oak: 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 Swamp White Oak after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Swamp White Oak 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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation