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.
Light & Location
How much light does a Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don need?
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.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~35℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
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
0
40~70%
100
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 Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Leucothoe |
| Species | Leucothoe axillaris |
Is Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don toxic?
Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D.Don is dangerous to Baby, Hamster, Dog
Baby
Hamster
Dog
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