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About American Cranberrybush Viburnum
American Cranberrybush Viburnum is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
American Cranberrybush Viburnum likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
American Cranberrybush Viburnum belongs to the Viburnum genus, and is native to Europe.
Taxonomy
Viburnum opulus
Viburnum
Adoxaceae
Dipsacales
Also known as
American cranberrybush, Guelder rose, Guelder-rose and Viburnum opulus.

How to care for American Cranberrybush Viburnum
How often to water your American Cranberrybush Viburnum

every 9
American Cranberrybush Viburnum 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
Finding light for American Cranberrybush Viburnum in your home

a window
American Cranberrybush Viburnum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
American Cranberrybush Viburnum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Cranberrybush Viburnum in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize American Cranberrybush Viburnum

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 American Cranberrybush Viburnum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
American Cranberrybush Viburnum is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
💦 Water Needs
American Cranberrybush Viburnum 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
American Cranberrybush Viburnum 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 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
🪴 Soil
American Cranberrybush Viburnum 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
American Cranberrybush Viburnum 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
American Cranberrybush Viburnum grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
American Cranberrybush Viburnum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
🌱 Propagation
American Cranberrybush Viburnum 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
🧐 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 American Cranberrybush Viburnum
American Cranberrybush Viburnum
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
