1/10

Spike Speedwell

About Spike Speedwell

Spike Speedwell is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Spike Speedwell likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Spike Speedwell belongs to the Veronica genus, and is native to Europe and Asia.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Veronica spicata

Genus

Veronica

Family

Plantaginaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

Spiked speedwell

How to care for Spike Speedwell

💦 Water

How often to water your Spike Speedwell

Spike Speedwell 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

No Yes

Select the pot size

☀️ Light

Finding light for Spike Speedwell in your home

Spike Speedwell love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Spike Speedwell does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Spike Speedwell

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Spike Speedwell: 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 Spike Speedwell after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Hey my plant seems dying and I got it not even a month before so you know how to save it? #NewZealandHebe

Browse #SpikeSpeedwell

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Spike Speedwell is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Spike Speedwell →

Benefits of Growing Spike Speedwell →

Common Spike Speedwell Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Spike Speedwell →

💦 Water Needs

Spike Speedwell 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.

Spike Speedwell Water Frequency →

Spike Speedwell Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Spike Speedwell 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 🏡.

Spike Speedwell Light Requirements →

Spike Speedwell Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Spike Speedwell 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

Spike Speedwell 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 Spike Speedwell →

Best Pots for Spike Speedwell →

When and How to Successfully Repot Spike Speedwell →

What Are Healthy Spike Speedwell Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Spike Speedwell should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Spike Speedwell →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Spike Speedwell is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Spike Speedwell Lifecycle →

Spike Speedwell Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Spike Speedwell →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Spike Speedwell can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Spike Speedwell Temperature Tolerance →

Spike Speedwell Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Spike Speedwell →

When to Plant Spike Speedwell →

How to Plant Spike Speedwell →

Where to Plant Spike Speedwell →

Winter Care for Spike Speedwell →

Best Companion Plants for Spike Speedwell →

Is Spike Speedwell a Weed? →

🍂 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 Spike Speedwell, 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.