How to grow and care for Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk., Korean privet, Privet
Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 10 days
water
How to water Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk.
How often should I water?
check Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk. 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 Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk. need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk. likes Bright direct 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
-17
-17~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk. 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 Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Oleaceae, Genus: Ligustrum, Species: Ligustrum ovalifolium
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Lamiales |
Family | Oleaceae |
Genus | Ligustrum |
Species | Ligustrum ovalifolium |
Is Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk. toxic?
Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk. is dangerous to Dog
Dog
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