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winged sumac

Also known as

winged sumac, shining sumac, dwarf sumac, flameleaf sumac and Rhus copallina

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Rhus copallinum

Genus

Rhus

Family

Anacardiaceae

Order

Sapindales

How to care for winged sumac

💦 Water

How often to water your winged sumac

winged sumac 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for winged sumac in your home

winged sumac love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

winged sumac does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize winged sumac

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

The Weed I can’t believe the app says #WingedSumac is hard to grow. It is thriving being left alone in my yard. I’ve thought I successfully killed the thing several times, only for it to come back just as strong. Maybe I should just go with the flow, trim it into a nice shape and let it alone. It’s not a bad looking fernish plant honestly.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

winged sumac can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

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💦 Water Needs

winged sumac 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

winged sumac 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

winged sumac 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.

🪴 Soil

winged sumac 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 winged sumac →

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When and How to Successfully Repot winged sumac →

What Are Healthy winged sumac Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

winged sumac 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 winged sumac →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

winged sumac grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

winged sumac Lifecycle →

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How and When to Prune winged sumac →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
winged sumac can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

winged sumac Temperature Tolerance →

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🌱 Propagation

How to Propagate winged sumac →

🍂 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 winged sumac, 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.