Prunus lusitanica aka Portuguese Laurel

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

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

If you're planting Portuguese Laurel, you need to make sure you use a potting soil that can retain moisture. While the soil should still be able to drain well, it should contain plenty of organic matter like coco coir or sphagnum moss to help it stay moist and nourish the roots of your plants. This is especially important since Portuguese Laurel Cherry is especially sensitive to dry soil. You can also add other amendments, such as compost, to help retain moisture and provide extra nutrients to your plants. Be sure to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy, throughout the growing season. With the right soil and proper care, your Portuguese Laurel will thrive!

To ensure optimal growth, the Portuguese Laurel 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.

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

The Portuguese Laurel is characterized by its slow growth and doesn't need fertilization in addition to its potting soil. By renewing the soil in its pot once a year, it should have enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not from any fertilizers.

Portuguese Laurel’s native range is W. Europe - S.W. France, Spain and Portugal. Occasionally naturalized in Britain[17].