Plant Care Skimmia 'Borde Hill'

Skimmia 'Borde Hill'

Taxonomy

Skimmia japonica 'Borde Hill'
Skimmia
Rutaceae
Sapindales

How to care for Skimmia 'Borde Hill'

💦 Water

How often to water your Skimmia 'Borde Hill'

Water needs for Skimmia 'Borde Hill'
0.5 cups
every 9

Skimmia 'Borde Hill' 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Skimmia 'Borde Hill' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Skimmia 'Borde Hill': 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Skimmia 'Borde Hill' 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 Skimmia 'Borde Hill' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Skimmia 'Borde Hill'

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Skimmia 'Borde Hill' 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.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Skimmia 'Borde Hill' 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Skimmia 'Borde Hill' 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. Skimmia 'Borde Hill' is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🪴 Soil

Skimmia 'Borde Hill' 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!


💩 Fertilizer

Skimmia 'Borde Hill' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Skimmia 'Borde Hill' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 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 Skimmia 'Borde Hill', 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 Skimmia 'Borde Hill'

Skimmia 'Borde Hill'


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.

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