Plant Care Blue Bugle

Blue Bugle

4.0 out of 5 (4 experiences)

Blue Bugle has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Blue Bugle has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily

About Blue Bugle

Buckleweed is a broadleaf, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial ground cover in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. It is native to Europe, northern Africa and southwestern Asia. Its compact, dense mat has small clusters of purple flowers which appear in mid to late spring. Bugleweed is attractive in a mass planting in a naturalized area, on a slope or bank, or in a woodland garden.

Taxonomy

Ajuga reptans
Ajuga
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

Bugle, Bugleherb, Bugleweed, Carpetweed, Carpet bugleweed, Common bugle, St. lawrence plant, Black Scallop Ajuga and Ajuga Blue Berry Muffin

How to care for Blue Bugle

💦 Water

How often to water your Blue Bugle

Water needs for Blue Bugle
0.5 cups
every 9

Blue Bugle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Blue Bugle

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Blue Bugle in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Blue Bugle: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Blue Bugle love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Blue Bugle does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Blue Bugle in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Blue Bugle

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Blue Bugle: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Blue Bugle after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Blue Bugle is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Blue Bugle →

Common Blue Bugle Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Blue Bugle prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Blue Bugle Water Frequency →

Blue Bugle Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Blue Bugle requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Blue Bugle Light Requirements →

Blue Bugle Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Blue Bugle is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Blue Bugle does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Blue Bugle →

When and How to Successfully Repot Blue Bugle →


💩 Fertilizer

Blue Bugle is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Blue Bugle →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Blue Bugle grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

How and When to Prune Blue Bugle →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Blue Bugle can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Blue Bugle Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Blue Bugle can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Blue Bugle →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Blue Bugle, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Blue Bugle

Blue Bugle

Blue Bugle


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Blue Bugle has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 2
Blue Bugle has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 2
Blue Bugle has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
Blue Bugle has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
Blue Bugle has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
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leaf-1 0 Plants
xp 150 XP
globe Lake City, FL
08/30/2021

Great plant, not toxic but can grow fast and is invasive so caution when planting it outside in your yard. Loves water and shade

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor
@lulu_h avatar
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leaf-1 1 Plants
xp 181 XP
globe Oklahoma City, OK
05/24/2021

such a cute, low-attention plant! it can be planted in any pot or be planted in the ground as a shrub!

Blooms easily Blooms easily
Fast grower Fast grower

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