Sicilian Sumac
Also known as
Tanner's sumach and Elm-leaved sumach
Taxonomy
Rhus coriaria
Rhus
Anacardiaceae
Sapindales

How to care for Sicilian Sumac
How often to water your Sicilian Sumac

every 9
Sicilian 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Sicilian Sumac in your home

a window
Sicilian Sumac love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Sicilian Sumac does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sicilian Sumac in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Sicilian Sumac

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 Sicilian Sumac after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Sicilian Sumac
Sicilian Sumac
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
