How much sunlight does my Coralberry need?

Coralberry 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 🏡.

Is Coralberry toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Coralberry is not safe to consume . 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

What type of soil should I use for my Coralberry?

Coralberry 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!

Should I fertilize my Coralberry?

Coralberry 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!

What is the growth pattern for Coralberry?

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

Can Coralberry be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Coralberry can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Coralberry easy to care for?

Coralberry 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!

Q: How often should I water my Coralberry?

Coralberry 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.

Also known as

coralberry, buckbrush and Indian currant

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Genus

Symphoricarpos

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Order

Dipsacales

How to care for Coralberry

Water

How often to water your Coralberry

Coralberry needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Denver, Colorado.

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?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Denver, Colorado

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Finding light for Coralberry in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Coralberry: 1ft from a window

Coralberry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Denver, Colorado ⛅.

Coralberry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Coralberry

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Coralberry 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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors