Prunus angustifolia aka Cherokee Plum

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

The Cherokee Plum is characterized by clumping growth, with new shoots emerging from the soil around the primary plant.

Cherokee Plum’s native range is South-eastern N. America - New York to Florida, west to Texas.

Cherokee Plum should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Cherokee Plum is very sensitive to dry soil. To ensure your Chickasaw Plum is thriving and blooming, choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil should still allow for adequate drainage and contain lots of organic matter. Coco coir or sphagnum moss are great soil additives that will help to retain moisture and provide your Cherokee Plum with the nutrients it needs for healthy growth. Make sure to mix these soil additives into the potting soil before planting and water the soil thoroughly. By providing your Cherokee Plum with a well-draining, moisture-retaining soil, you can help to maximize its growth and keep it blooming.

To ensure optimal growth, the Cherokee Plum 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.

The Cherokee Plum grows at a slow pace and doesn't require any supplementary fertilizers. By renewing its potting soil once a year, it should receive enough nourishment. Remember, plants obtain their energy from sunlight, not fertilizers.

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