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Armeria Maritima

4.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)

Fast grower

Blooms easily

Also known as

Siberian Sea Thrift, Siberian Sea Thrift, California seapink, Interior seapink, Common thrift, Thrift, Sea thrift and Sea pink

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Armeria maritima

Genus

Armeria

Family

Plumbaginaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Armeria Maritima

💦 Water

How often to water your Armeria Maritima

Armeria Maritima 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Siberian Sea Thrift in your home

Armeria Maritima love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Armeria Maritima does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Armeria Maritima in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Armeria Maritima

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

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Armeria Maritima is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

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💦 Water Needs

Armeria Maritima 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

Armeria Maritima 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 🏡.

Siberian Sea Thrift Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Armeria Maritima 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.

🪴 Soil

Armeria Maritima 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

Armeria Maritima grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Siberian Sea Thrift →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Armeria Maritima is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Siberian Sea Thrift Lifecycle →

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Armeria Maritima can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

Armeria Maritima can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Siberian Sea Thrift →

🍂 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 Armeria Maritima, 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.