Wingleaf Soapberry
About Wingleaf Soapberry
Wingleaf Soapberry 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.
Wingleaf Soapberry belongs to the Sapindus genus, and is native to the Tropical Americas.
⚠️ Wingleaf Soapberry is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Sapindus saponaria
Sapindus
Sapindaceae
Sapindales
Also known as
wingleaf soapberry, western soapberry, jaboncillo, sulluku, manele and a'e
How to care for Wingleaf Soapberry
How often to water your Wingleaf Soapberry
every 9
Wingleaf Soapberry 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 Wingleaf Soapberry in your home
a window
Wingleaf Soapberry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Wingleaf Soapberry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Wingleaf Soapberry in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Wingleaf Soapberry
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 Wingleaf Soapberry after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Wingleaf Soapberry
Wingleaf Soapberry
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.