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
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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for japanese tree lilac in your home
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
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
japanese tree lilac is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
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.
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 🏡.
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!
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!
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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
japanese tree lilac can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-6b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
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.
Care Summary for 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.
