Peruvian Mock Vervain

Also known as

Glandularia chamaedryfolia, Verbena chamaedrifolia melindres, Verbena chamaedryfolia, Verbena chamaedryfolia melindroides, Verbena coccinea, Verbena melindres, Verbena melindroides, Verbena melissoides, Verbena melissoides publ, Verbena peruviana, Verbena peruviana glabriuscula, Verbena peruviana rosea, Verbena peruviana subbipinnatisecta, Verbena platensis latiuscula, Verbena platensis stenioides, Verbena platensis stenodes, Verbena sanguinea, Verbena veronicaefolia, Verbena veronicifolia and Verbenella chamaedryfolia

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Glandularia peruviana

Genus

Glandularia

Family

Verbenaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Peruvian Mock Vervain

💦 Water

How often to water your Peruvian Mock Vervain

Peruvian Mock Vervain 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.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Peruvian Mock Vervain in your home

Peruvian Mock Vervain love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Peruvian Mock Vervain does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Peruvian Mock Vervain in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Peruvian Mock Vervain

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

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Peruvian Mock Vervain 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Peruvian Mock Vervain 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Peruvian Mock Vervain 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Peruvian Mock Vervain can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 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 Peruvian Mock Vervain, 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.