Prunus caroliniana aka Carolina Laurel Cherry

If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Carolina Laurel Cherry is a great choice to test your gardening skills.

Carolina Laurel Cherry’s native range is South-eastern N. America - North Carolina to Florida, west to Texas.

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

Carolina Laurel Cherry is very sensitive to dry soil. To ensure your Cherry Laurel 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 Cherry Laurel 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 Carolina Laurel Cherry with a well-draining, moisture-retaining soil, you can help to maximize its growth and keep it blooming.

To ensure optimal growth, the Carolina Laurel Cherry 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 Carolina Laurel Cherry 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.

Ploi lacks confirmed information on the toxicity of this plant. If you, a relative, or your pet accidentally consume plant material with unknown toxicity, it's best to consult a medical expert.

During the cold period, it is common for Carolina Laurel Cherry to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.