Plant Care Fragrant Sumac

Fragrant Sumac

Taxonomy

Rhus aromatica
Rhus
Anacardiaceae
Sapindales

How to care for Fragrant Sumac

💦 Water

How often to water your Fragrant Sumac

Water needs for Fragrant Sumac
0.5 cups
every 9

Fragrant Sumac 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 Fragrant Sumac

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Fragrant Sumac in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Fragrant Sumac: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Fragrant Sumac love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Fragrant Sumac does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Fragrant Sumac

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 Water Needs

Fragrant Sumac 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.

Fragrant Sumac Water Frequency →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Fragrant Sumac 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 🏡.

Fragrant Sumac Light Requirements →

Fragrant Sumac Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Fragrant Sumac 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.


🪴 Soil

Fragrant Sumac 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 Pots for Fragrant Sumac →

When and How to Successfully Repot Fragrant Sumac →

What Are Healthy Fragrant Sumac Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Fragrant Sumac 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Fragrant Sumac grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Fragrant Sumac Lifecycle →

Fragrant Sumac Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Fragrant Sumac →


🌦️ 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 Fragrant Sumac, 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 Fragrant Sumac

Fragrant Sumac

Fragrant Sumac


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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