Canary Islands St. John's Wort
About Canary Islands St. John's Wort
Canary Islands St. John's Wort is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Canary Islands St. John's Wort likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
⚠️ Canary Islands St. John's Wort 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. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Hypericum canariense
Hypericum
Hypericaceae
Malpighiales
Also known as
Canary Islands St. John's wort, Hypericum and sect. Webbia
How to care for Canary Islands St. John's Wort
How often to water your Canary Islands St. John's Wort
every 9
Canary Islands St. John's Wort 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
Finding light for Canary Islands St. John's Wort in your home
a window
Canary Islands St. John's Wort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Canary Islands St. John's Wort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Canary Islands St. John's Wort
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 Canary Islands St. John's Wort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Canary Islands St. John's Wort
Canary Islands St. John's Wort
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.