Plant Care Trembling Poplar

Trembling Poplar

Also known as

Trembling Aspen, Trembling Aspen, Quaking aspen, American aspen, Mountain, Golden aspen, Trembling poplar, White poplar and Popple

Taxonomy

Populus tremuloides
Populus
Salicaceae
Malpighiales

How to care for Trembling Poplar

💦 Water

How often to water your Trembling Poplar

Water needs for Trembling Poplar
0.5 cups
every 9

Trembling Poplar 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 Trembling Poplar

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Trembling Aspen in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Trembling Poplar: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Trembling Poplar love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Trembling Poplar does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Trembling Poplar

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Trembling Poplar 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 Trembling Aspen →

Benefits of Growing Trembling Aspen →

Common Trembling Aspen Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Trembling Aspen →


💦 Water Needs

Trembling Poplar 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.

Trembling Aspen Water Frequency →

Trembling Aspen Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Trembling Poplar 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 🏡.

Trembling Aspen Light Requirements →

Trembling Aspen Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Trembling Poplar 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 Trembling Aspen Edible? →

Trembling Aspen Toxicity to Cats →

Trembling Aspen Toxicity to Dogs →

Trembling Aspen Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Trembling Poplar 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 Soil Mix for Trembling Aspen →

Best Pots for Trembling Aspen →

When and How to Successfully Repot Trembling Aspen →

What Are Healthy Trembling Aspen Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Trembling Poplar 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Trembling Aspen →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Trembling Poplar 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.

Trembling Aspen Lifecycle →

Trembling Aspen Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Trembling Aspen →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 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 Trembling Poplar, 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 Trembling Poplar

Trembling Poplar

Trembling Poplar


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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