How to grow and care for Ligustrum lucidum W.T.Aiton
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ligustrum lucidum W.T.Aiton, Chinese privet 'Excelsum Superbum', Wax-leaf privet 'Excelsum Superbum'
Ligustrum lucidum W.T.Aiton 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Ligustrum lucidum W.T.Aiton
How often should I water?
check Ligustrum lucidum W.T.Aiton 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 Ligustrum lucidum W.T.Aiton need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Ligustrum lucidum W.T.Aiton 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
-2~38℃
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 Ligustrum lucidum W.T.Aiton at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Ligustrum lucidum W.T.Aiton 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
Ligustrum lucidum W.T.Aiton is a member of Oleaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring, Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Ligustrum |
| Species | Ligustrum lucidum |
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