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How to grow and care for Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don, Coast leucothoe, Doghobble, Maleberry, Swamp deciduous dog-laurel

Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

Water

How to water Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don

How often should I water?

check Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don Every 7 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.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don need?

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Bright indirect

Medium

Grow light

Low

Light preference

Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium light, Low light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

-12~35℃

45

Houseplant temperate preference

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16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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

Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don is a member of Ericaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Time to plantSpring
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderEricales
FamilyEricaceae
GenusLeucothoe
SpeciesLeucothoe axillaris

Is Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don toxic?

Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don is dangerous to Baby, Hamster, Dog

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