
Downy Arrow-Wood
Also known as
downy arrowwood, downy-leaf arrow-wood and downy-leaved arrowwood
Taxonomy
Viburnum rafinesqueanum
Viburnum
Adoxaceae
Dipsacales

How to care for Downy Arrow-Wood

How often to water your Downy Arrow-Wood

every 9
Downy Arrow-Wood needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

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Finding light for Downy Arrow-Wood in your home

a window
Downy Arrow-Wood love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Downy Arrow-Wood does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Downy Arrow-Wood in your home š”.

How to fertilize Downy Arrow-Wood

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Downy Arrow-Wood after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Downy Arrow-Wood 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
Downy Arrow-Wood requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Downy Arrow-Wood 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
Downy Arrow-Wood grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Downy Arrow-Wood
Downy Arrow-Wood
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
