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About Absinth Sagewort
Absinth Sagewort is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Absinth Sagewort likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Absinth Sagewort belongs to the Artemisia genus, and is native to Europe to Siberia and the Western Himalayas.
⚠️ Absinth Sagewort 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
Artemisia absinthium
Artemisia
Asteraceae
Asterales
Also known as
Absinth wormwood, Common wormwood, Wormwood, Grand wormwood, Absinthe, Absinthium and Absinthe wormwood

How to care for Absinth Sagewort
How often to water your Absinth Sagewort

every 9
Absinth Sagewort 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 Absinth Sagewort in your home

a window
Absinth Sagewort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Absinth Sagewort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Absinth Sagewort in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Absinth Sagewort

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 Absinth Sagewort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Absinth Sagewort
Absinth Sagewort
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
