Plant Care Wayfaring Tree Viburnum

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum

About Wayfaring Tree Viburnum

Wayfaring Tree 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.

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum belongs to the Viburnum genus, and is native to Eurasia.

⚠️ Wayfaring Tree Viburnum is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Taxonomy

Viburnum lantana
Viburnum
Adoxaceae
Dipsacales

Also known as

Wayfarer

How to care for Wayfaring Tree Viburnum

💦 Water

How often to water your Wayfaring Tree Viburnum

Water needs for Wayfaring Tree Viburnum
0.5 cups
every 9

Wayfaring Tree 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.

Calculate water needs of Wayfaring Tree Viburnum

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Wayfaring Tree Viburnum in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Wayfaring Tree Viburnum: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Wayfaring Tree Viburnum in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Wayfaring Tree Viburnum

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 Water Needs

Wayfaring Tree 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Wayfaring Tree 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 🏡.

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum Light Requirements →

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


🪴 Soil

Wayfaring Tree 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!

Best Soil Mix for Wayfaring Tree Viburnum →

Best Pots for Wayfaring Tree Viburnum →

When and How to Successfully Repot Wayfaring Tree Viburnum →

What Are Healthy Wayfaring Tree Viburnum Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Wayfaring Tree 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Wayfaring Tree Viburnum →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum Lifecycle →

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Wayfaring Tree Viburnum →


🌦️ 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 Wayfaring Tree Viburnum, 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 Wayfaring Tree Viburnum

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum


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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