False Spiraea

False Spiraea 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!

Benefits of Growing False Spiraea →

Common False Spiraea Problems →

False Spiraea 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.

False Spiraea Water Frequency →

False Spiraea Root Rot →

False Spiraea 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 🏡.

False Spiraea Light Requirements →

False Spiraea Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

False Spiraea 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 False Spiraea Edible? →

False Spiraea Toxicity to Cats →

False Spiraea Toxicity to Dogs →

False Spiraea Toxicity to Humans →

False Spiraea 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!

When and How to Successfully Repot False Spiraea →

What Are Healthy False Spiraea Roots →

False Spiraea is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

False Spiraea grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

False Spiraea Lifecycle →

False Spiraea Size Guide →

How and When to Prune False Spiraea →

USDA Hardiness Zone
False Spiraea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

False Spiraea Temperature Tolerance →

False Spiraea Hardiness Zones →

Is False Spiraea a Weed? →

False Spiraea 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 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 False Spiraea, 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting False Spiraea →

What Eats False Spiraea? →

• Drooping False Spiraea Leaves →
• False Spiraea Dropping Leaves →
• False Spiraea Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on False Spiraea →
• Brown Spots on False Spiraea →
• False Spiraea Leaves Falling Over →
• False Spiraea Leaves Curling →
• False Spiraea Yellow Leaves →
• False Spiraea Root Rot →
• Why Is My False Spiraea Wilting? →