How to grow and care for Prunus pumila L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Prunus pumila L., Sandcherry, Eastern Sandcherry, Low sand cherry, Susquehana cherry
Prunus pumila L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Rosaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent except Antarctica, particularly in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
🌺 Flower
Most of the flowers are bisexual, meaning each flower contains both stamens and pistils.
water
How to water Prunus pumila L.
How often should I water?
check Prunus pumila L. 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Prunus pumila L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Prunus pumila L. 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!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Prunus pumila L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Prunus pumila L. 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 Prunus pumila L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Rosales, Family: Rosaceae, Genus: Prunus, Species: Prunus pumila
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Prunus |
| Species | Prunus pumila |
Is Prunus pumila L. toxic?
Prunus pumila L. is dangerous to Cat
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