Plant Care Japanese Tree Lilac

Japanese Tree Lilac

Taxonomy

Syringa reticulata
Syringa
Oleaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Japanese Tree Lilac

💦 Water

How often to water your Japanese Tree Lilac

Water needs for Japanese Tree Lilac
0.5 cups
every 9

Japanese Tree Lilac 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 Japanese Tree Lilac

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Japanese Tree Lilac in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Japanese Tree Lilac: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Japanese Tree Lilac love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Japanese Tree Lilac does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Japanese Tree Lilac in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Japanese Tree Lilac

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 Water Needs

Japanese Tree Lilac 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Japanese Tree Lilac 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 🏡.

Japanese Tree Lilac Light Requirements →

Japanese Tree Lilac Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Japanese Tree Lilac 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 Japanese Tree Lilac Edible? →

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🪴 Soil

Japanese Tree Lilac 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!

Best Soil Mix for Japanese Tree Lilac →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Japanese Tree Lilac →

What Are Healthy Japanese Tree Lilac Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Japanese Tree Lilac 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Japanese Tree Lilac →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Japanese Tree Lilac will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Japanese Tree Lilac Lifecycle →

How and When to Prune Japanese Tree Lilac →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Japanese Tree Lilac can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Japanese Tree Lilac →


🍂 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 Japanese Tree Lilac, 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 Japanese Tree Lilac

Japanese Tree Lilac

Japanese Tree Lilac


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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