
Black Hawthorn
Also known as
black hawthorn, European buckthorn and Mediterranean buckthorn
Taxonomy
Rhamnus oleoides
Rhamnus
Rhamnaceae
Rosales

How to care for Black Hawthorn

How often to water your Black Hawthorn

every 9
Black Hawthorn needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Irondequoit, New York.
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

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.
Irondequoit, New York
34% Very Low

Finding light for Black Hawthorn in your home

a window
Black Hawthorn love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Irondequoit, New York ā .
Black Hawthorn does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Black Hawthorn

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 Black Hawthorn after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Black Hawthorn 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
Black Hawthorn 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.
Fertilizer
Black Hawthorn should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Black Hawthorn
Black Hawthorn
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Irondequoit, New York, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
