How much sunlight does my Bay Willow need?

Bay 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 Bay Willow?

Bay 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 Bay Willow?

Bay 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.

Can Bay Willow be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Bay Willow can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-5b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Bay Willow

Q: How often should I water my Bay Willow?

Bay 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.

Also known as

Laurel willow

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Salix pentandra

Genus

Salix

Family

Salicaceae

Order

Malpighiales

How to care for Bay Willow

Water

How often to water your Bay Willow

Bay Willow needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Irondequoit, New York.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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.

Irondequoit, New York

34% Very Low

Finding light for Bay Willow in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bay Willow: 1ft from a window

Bay Willow love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Irondequoit, New York ⛅.

Bay Willow does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients