Bay tree

Bay tree

Laurus nobilis

Also known as: Sweet bay · Family: Lauraceae

About this plant

The kitchen bay, and a tidy potted shrub for a balcony. Harvest leaves any time; pruning keeps it to the shape you want.

Schedule

water
every 7–14 days
fertilizer
every 45 days
repotting
every 3 years
Light
Bright
Humidity
Medium
Temperature
0–30°C

Sources

Every care recommendation cites its source — RHS, Missouri Botanical Garden, IFAS, NC State — instead of being written from memory.