Plant Care Cat Greenbrier

Cat Greenbrier

Also known as

cat greenbriar and catbriar

Taxonomy

Smilax glauca
Smilax
Smilacaceae
Liliales

How to care for Cat Greenbrier

💦 Water

How often to water your Cat Greenbrier

Water needs for Cat Greenbrier
0.5 cups
every 9

Cat Greenbrier 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 Cat Greenbrier

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Cat Greenbrier in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Cat Greenbrier: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Cat Greenbrier love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Cat Greenbrier does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Cat Greenbrier

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Cat Greenbrier can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

How to Grow Cat Greenbrier →

Outdoor Care Guide for Cat Greenbrier →


💦 Water Needs

Cat Greenbrier 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

Cat Greenbrier 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Cat Greenbrier 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 Cat Greenbrier Edible? →


🪴 Soil

Cat Greenbrier 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.

Best Pots for Cat Greenbrier →

What Are Healthy Cat Greenbrier Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Cat Greenbrier should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Cat Greenbrier is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Cat Greenbrier Lifecycle →

Cat Greenbrier Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Cat Greenbrier can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

🍂 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 Cat Greenbrier, 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 Cat Greenbrier

Cat Greenbrier

Cat Greenbrier


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.

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