How to grow and care for Elaeagnus umbellata C.P.Thunb. ex A.Murray
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Elaeagnus umbellata C.P.Thunb. ex A.Murray, Autumn elaeagnus, Japanese silverberry
Elaeagnus umbellata C.P.Thunb. ex A.Murray 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 10 days
water
How to water Elaeagnus umbellata C.P.Thunb. ex A.Murray
How often should I water?
check Elaeagnus umbellata C.P.Thunb. ex A.Murray Every 10 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Elaeagnus umbellata C.P.Thunb. ex A.Murray need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Elaeagnus umbellata C.P.Thunb. ex A.Murray likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-7~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Elaeagnus umbellata C.P.Thunb. ex A.Murray at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Elaeagnus umbellata C.P.Thunb. ex A.Murray prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Elaeagnus umbellata C.P.Thunb. ex A.Murray is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Rosales, Family: Elaeagnaceae, Genus: Elaeagnus, Species: Elaeagnus umbellata
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Rosales |
Family | Elaeagnaceae |
Genus | Elaeagnus |
Species | Elaeagnus umbellata |
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