Butterfly Bush

Butterfly Bush is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Butterfly Bush →

Benefits of Growing Butterfly Bush →

Common Butterfly Bush Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Butterfly Bush →

Outdoor Care Guide for Butterfly Bush →

Butterfly Bush 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.

Butterfly Bush Water Frequency →

Butterfly Bush Root Rot →

Butterfly Bush 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 🏡.

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Butterfly Bush Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

Butterfly Bush 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 Butterfly Bush →

When and How to Successfully Repot Butterfly Bush →

What Are Healthy Butterfly Bush Roots →

Butterfly Bush is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Butterfly Bush →

Butterfly Bush will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Butterfly Bush Lifecycle →

Butterfly Bush Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Butterfly Bush →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Butterfly Bush can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Butterfly Bush Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Butterfly Bush →

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How to Plant Butterfly Bush →

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Winter Care for Butterfly Bush →

Best Companion Plants for Butterfly Bush →

How to Propagate Butterfly Bush →

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 Butterfly Bush, 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!

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.

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• Butterfly Bush Leaves Falling Over →
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• Butterfly Bush Root Rot →
• Why Is My Butterfly Bush Wilting? →