Plant Care Camelot Lavender Foxglove

Camelot Lavender Foxglove

Taxonomy

Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Lavender'
Digitalis
Plantaginaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Camelot Lavender Foxglove

💦 Water

How often to water your Camelot Lavender Foxglove

Water needs for Camelot Lavender Foxglove
0.5 cups
every 9

Camelot Lavender Foxglove 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?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Camelot Lavender Foxglove in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Camelot Lavender Foxglove: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Camelot Lavender Foxglove love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Camelot Lavender Foxglove does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Camelot Lavender Foxglove in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Camelot Lavender Foxglove

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Camelot Lavender Foxglove 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.

Camelot Lavender Foxglove Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Camelot Lavender Foxglove 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 🏡.

Camelot Lavender Foxglove Light Requirements →

Camelot Lavender Foxglove Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Camelot Lavender Foxglove is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Camelot Lavender Foxglove is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🪴 Soil

Camelot Lavender Foxglove 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 Camelot Lavender Foxglove →

Best Pots for Camelot Lavender Foxglove →

When and How to Successfully Repot Camelot Lavender Foxglove →

What Are Healthy Camelot Lavender Foxglove Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Camelot Lavender Foxglove 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 Camelot Lavender Foxglove →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 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 Camelot Lavender Foxglove, 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 Camelot Lavender Foxglove

Camelot Lavender Foxglove


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.

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