Dirca palustris aka Eastern Leatherwood

Caring for Eastern Leatherwood is a breeze, as it is highly adaptable and forgiving to minor neglect.

Eastern Leatherwood should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Eastern Leatherwood 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.

To ensure optimal growth, the Eastern Leatherwood prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

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

The Eastern Leatherwood should be repotted when it has doubled in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing fresh potting soil with all the essential nutrients each year ensures the plant's well-being, eliminating the need for fertilizer. Remember, plants derive their energy from the sun and not fertilizer.

New growth will sprout from the top of the Eastern Leatherwood as it grows vertically.

Eastern Leatherwood’s native range is Eastern N. America - New Brunswick to Florida, west to Louisiana and Minnesota.