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Sweet bay (Laurus nobilis) Care Guide

Care guide for Sweet bay: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Sweet bay

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✅ Sweet bay is generally pet-safe — details.

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-6.5).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~6.1 m (20.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Albania, Algeria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.