Black-Leaved Bugle

Black-Leaved Bugle 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.

Black-Leaved Bugle Water Frequency →

Black-Leaved Bugle Root Rot →

Black-Leaved Bugle 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 🏡.

Black-Leaved Bugle Light Requirements →

Black-Leaved Bugle Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Black-Leaved Bugle 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.

Is Black-Leaved Bugle Edible? →

Black-Leaved Bugle Toxicity to Cats →

Black-Leaved Bugle Toxicity to Dogs →

Black-Leaved Bugle Toxicity to Humans →

Black-Leaved Bugle 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 Black-Leaved Bugle →

When and How to Successfully Repot Black-Leaved Bugle →

What Are Healthy Black-Leaved Bugle Roots →

Black-Leaved Bugle is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Black-Leaved Bugle →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Black-Leaved Bugle can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Black-Leaved Bugle Temperature Tolerance →

Black-Leaved Bugle Hardiness Zones →

Is Black-Leaved Bugle a Weed? →

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 Black-Leaved Bugle, 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Black-Leaved Bugle →

What Eats Black-Leaved Bugle? →

• Drooping Black-Leaved Bugle Leaves →
• Black-Leaved Bugle Dropping Leaves →
• Black-Leaved Bugle Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Black-Leaved Bugle →
• Brown Spots on Black-Leaved Bugle →
• Black-Leaved Bugle Leaves Falling Over →
• Black-Leaved Bugle Leaves Curling →
• Black-Leaved Bugle Yellow Leaves →
• Black-Leaved Bugle Root Rot →
• Why Is My Black-Leaved Bugle Wilting? →