How much sunlight does my flamingo willow need?

flamingo 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 flamingo willow?

flamingo 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 flamingo willow?

flamingo 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 flamingo willow?

flamingo 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 flamingo willow be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone flamingo willow can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my flamingo willow?

flamingo willow can be propagated by the stem method . To propagate: Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges. To get the cutting to root, you can either: Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

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Q: Is flamingo willow easy to care for?

flamingo 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 flamingo willow?

flamingo 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.

About flamingo willow

flamingo willow is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

flamingo willow likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

flamingo willow belongs to the Salix genus, and is native to China, Japan, Korea and Southeastern Siberia.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Salix integra

Genus

Salix

Family

Salicaceae

Order

Malpighiales

How to care for flamingo willow

Water

How often to water your flamingo willow

flamingo 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

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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 flamingo willow in your home

Light needs and placement for plant flamingo willow: 1ft from a window

flamingo willow love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

flamingo willow does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize flamingo willow

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

flamingo 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

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors