Plant Care Plum Yew

Plum Yew

Taxonomy

Cephalotaxus harringtonia
Cephalotaxus
Taxaceae
Pinales

How to care for Plum Yew

💦 Water

How often to water your Plum Yew

Water needs for Plum Yew
0.5 cups
every 9

Plum Yew 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Plum Yew in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Plum Yew: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Plum Yew love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Plum Yew does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Plum Yew

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Plum Yew 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.

Plum Yew Water Frequency →

Plum Yew Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Plum Yew 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 🏡.

Plum Yew Light Requirements →

Plum Yew Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Plum Yew is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Plum Yew is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🪴 Soil

Plum Yew 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 Plum Yew →

Best Pots for Plum Yew →

When and How to Successfully Repot Plum Yew →

What Are Healthy Plum Yew Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Plum Yew 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 Plum Yew →


🌦️ 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 Plum Yew, 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 Plum Yew

Plum Yew


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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