How much sunlight does my Armeria Maritima need?

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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Armeria Maritima?

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!

Should I fertilize my Armeria Maritima?

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!

What is the growth pattern for Armeria Maritima?

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

Can Armeria Maritima be grown outdoors?

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

How can I propagate my Armeria Maritima?

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

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Q: Is Armeria Maritima easy to care for?

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!

Q: How often should I water my Armeria Maritima?

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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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

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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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Light needs and placement for plant Armeria Maritima: 1ft from a window

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 🚫.

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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.

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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors