Fragrant Sand-Verbena
Also known as
fragrant white sand-verbena, heart's-delight, prairie snowball, snowball sand verbena, sweet sand verbena and sweet sand-verbena
Taxonomy
Abronia fragrans
Abronia
Nyctaginaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Fragrant Sand-Verbena
Water
How often to water your Fragrant Sand-Verbena
every 9
Fragrant Sand-Verbena needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Fragrant Sand-Verbena in your home
a window
Fragrant Sand-Verbena love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Fragrant Sand-Verbena does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fragrant Sand-Verbena in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Fragrant Sand-Verbena
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fragrant Sand-Verbena after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Fragrant Sand-Verbena 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.
Sunlight Needs
Fragrant Sand-Verbena requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Fragrant Sand-Verbena is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!
Care Summary for Fragrant Sand-Verbena
Fragrant Sand-Verbena
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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