Plant Care Snowrose

Snowrose

3.6 out of 5 (7 experiences)

Snowrose has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

About Snowrose

Snowrose is an evergreen or semi-evergreen deciduous shrub in the Coffee family native to sub-tropical woodlands, streambanks and wet meadows in southeast Asia. It grows 2-4 feet tall and slightly wider with stiff branches covered in small glossy leaves and many white flowers. It requires consistent moisture in fertile well-drained soils in partial sun to partial shade.

Taxonomy

Serissa japonica
Serissa
Rubiaceae
Gentianales

Also known as

Serissa, Tree of a thousand stars, Japanese boxthorn, Serissa foetida, Snow Rose Bonsai and Serissa foetida

How to care for Snowrose

💦 Water

How often to water your Snowrose

Water needs for Snowrose
0.5 cups
every 9

Snowrose 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.

Calculate water needs of Snowrose

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Snowrose in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Snowrose: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Snowrose may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Snowrose

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

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Snowrose 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!

How to Grow Snowrose →

Benefits of Growing Snowrose →

Common Snowrose Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Snowrose →

Outdoor Care Guide for Snowrose →


💦 Water Needs

Snowrose 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.

Snowrose Water Frequency →

Snowrose Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Snowrose may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Snowrose Light Requirements →

Snowrose Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Snowrose is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Snowrose Edible? →

Snowrose Toxicity to Cats →

Snowrose Toxicity to Dogs →

Snowrose Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Snowrose 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 Soil Mix for Snowrose →

Best Pots for Snowrose →

When and How to Successfully Repot Snowrose →

What Are Healthy Snowrose Roots →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Snowrose 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.

Snowrose Lifecycle →

Snowrose Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Snowrose →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

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 Snowrose, 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!


🧐 Troubleshooting

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.


Care Summary for Snowrose

Snowrose

Snowrose


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft 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

Snowrose has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 3
Snowrose has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 2
Snowrose has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
Snowrose has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Snowrose has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
@AllieT avatar
@@AllieT
leaf-1 14 Plants
xp 1,229 XP
07/05/2021

I had no idea what plant I bought when I got this plant. I was not ready for commitment of a bonsai tree. It’s probably going to die

Sensai avatar
@Sensai
leaf-1 2 Plants
xp 20 XP
globe Punggol, Singapore
04/01/2021

It’s super sensitive & browns easily. I hvnt learnt how to care for it

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