How to grow and care for Viburnum opulus
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Viburnum opulus, American Guelder-Rose, Black Haw, Common Guelder-Rose, Common Snowball, Cranberry bush viburnum, European cranberrybush, Cramp bark, Water elder
Viburnum opulus 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~24C°
Every 10 days
Water
How to water Viburnum opulus
How often should I water?
check Viburnum opulus 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 Viburnum opulus need?
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Viburnum opulus likes 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 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~32℃
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 Viburnum opulus at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Viburnum opulus 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
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Is Viburnum opulus toxic?
Viburnum opulus is dangerous to Baby
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