Cork Oak
About Cork Oak
Cork Oak is a super rare houseplant šæ that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Cork Oak likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Cork Oak belongs to the Quercus genus, and is native to Europe and Africa.
Taxonomy
Quercus suber
Quercus
Fagaceae
Fagales
How to care for Cork Oak
Water
How often to water your Cork Oak
every 9
Cork Oak needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
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 Cork Oak in your home
a window
Cork Oak love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cork Oak does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cork Oak in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Cork Oak
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cork Oak after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Cork Oak is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Cork 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.
Sunlight Needs
Cork Oak requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Cork 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!
Fertilizer
Cork Oak grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Cork Oak grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Cork Oak can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Cork Oak
Cork Oak
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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