How to grow and care for Laurus nobilis Cav.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Laurus nobilis Cav., Grecian laurel, Bay tree
Laurus nobilis Cav. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
15C° ~20C°
Every 10 days
water
How to water Laurus nobilis Cav.
How often should I water?
check Laurus nobilis Cav. 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 Laurus nobilis Cav. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Laurus nobilis Cav. 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
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
15~20℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Laurus nobilis Cav. at home, make sure the temperature is 15~20℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Laurus nobilis Cav. 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 Laurus nobilis Cav. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Laurales, Family: Lauraceae, Genus: Laurus, Species: Laurus nobilis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Europe |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Laurus |
| Species | Laurus nobilis |
Is Laurus nobilis Cav. toxic?
Laurus nobilis Cav. is dangerous to Dog, Cat, Hamster, Dog
Dog
Cat
Hamster
Dog
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