Calycanthus floridus aka Carolina Allspice

Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can successfully care for Carolina Allspice due to its easy-going nature.

Carolina Allspice should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Carolina Allspice loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Carolina Allspice thrives in bright and direct sunlight. To ensure your plant receives enough light to survive, place it less than one foot from a window. The current weather in your area may affect the placement in your home. For example, if you live in a region that has longer and more intense periods of sunlight, then you may want to place the plant farther away from the window to avoid direct sunlight and reduce the risk of sunburn. Alternatively, if you live in a region with relatively milder temperatures and less intense sunlight, then you may be able to place the plant closer to the window for increased exposure. Ultimately, the current weather in your area should be taken into consideration when determining the best placement for your Strawberry Shrub.

During the wintertime, it's common for Carolina Allspice to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more.

Carolina Allspice is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

Repotting the Carolina Allspice should be done either when it has doubled in size or on a yearly basis, whichever occurs sooner. Fresh potting soil with all the required nutrients, refreshed annually, will provide the plant with all the necessary sustenance, making the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that plants receive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Carolina Allspice grows vertically and new growth emerges from the top of the plant.

Carolina Allspice’s native range is South-eastern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Alberta and West Virginia.