Sweet plum (Sageretia thea) – care guide

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Sageretia thea

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Common name: Sweet plum
Taxonomy: Family: Rhamnaceae · Genus: Sageretia

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Sageretia

Watermedium

Lightfull sun

Humiditymediumgeneral genus data

Min. temperature3 °C

No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Sageretia tip: Keep it evenly moist as an indoor bonsai – it sheds leaves at once if it dries out.

At a glance

Sweet plum – what to know

Sweet plum (Sageretia thea) – family: Rhamnaceae, genus: Sageretia. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 3 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.

All Sageretia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Sweet plum?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Sweet plum need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Sweet plum get?

Keep it above 3 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Sweet plum toxic to cats and dogs?

There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.

When does Sweet plum flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Sageretia: Typical flowering time: August, September.

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