Canada Buffaloberry
Also known as
Canada buffaloberry, russet buffaloberry, soopolallie, soapberry and foamberry
Taxonomy
Shepherdia canadensis
Shepherdia
Elaeagnaceae
Rosales
How to care for Canada Buffaloberry
How often to water your Canada Buffaloberry
Canada Buffaloberry 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 Canada Buffaloberry in your home
Canada Buffaloberry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Canada Buffaloberry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Canada Buffaloberry in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Canada Buffaloberry
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 Canada Buffaloberry after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Canada Buffaloberry
Canada Buffaloberry
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.