How much sunlight does my Boyd's Willow need?

Boyd's Willow 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Boyd's Willow?

Boyd's Willow is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my Boyd's Willow?

Boyd's Willow 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.

What is the growth pattern for Boyd's Willow?

Boyd's Willow 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.

Can Boyd's Willow be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Boyd's Willow can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Boyd's Willow

Q: Is Boyd's Willow easy to care for?

Boyd's Willow is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Boyd's Willow?

Boyd's Willow 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.

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Taxonomy

Scientific name

Salix x sibyllina

Genus

Salix

Family

Salicaceae

Order

Malpighiales

How to care for Boyd's Willow

Water

How often to water your Boyd's Willow

Boyd's Willow 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

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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 Boyd's Willow in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Boyd's Willow: 1ft from a window

Boyd's Willow love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Boyd's Willow does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Boyd's Willow in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Boyd's Willow

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Boyd's Willow: 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 Boyd's Willow after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Boyd's Willow is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

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Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Care Summary for Boyd's Willow

Boyd's Willow

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.

What other plant parents say

@@Jennis

56 Plants

4,580 XP

Portland, OR

05/24/2021

Ummm unsure what it wants, but I don’t think it is me. Really cool tiny shrub from Scotland. Seemed promising but he seems to be dying. Not a lot of info on the internet about this type of plant, so he will offer unknown adventures for the willing!