Quercus virginiana aka Southern Live Oak

Southern Live Oak presents a moderate level of care, which allows plant enthusiasts with some experience to expand their skills and knowledge.

Southern Live Oak should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Southern Live Oak 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 Southern Live Oak prefers bright diffused 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.

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

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

The Southern Live Oak 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.

Southern Live Oak’s native range is South-eastern N. America - Virginia to Florida and Texas.