Blue Water-Hyssop

About Blue Water-Hyssop

Blue Water-Hyssop is a super 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.

Blue Water-Hyssop likes soil that is well draining.

Blue Water-Hyssop belongs to the Bacopa genus, and is native to the Southeastern United States and Cuba.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Bacopa caroliniana

Genus

Bacopa

Family

Plantaginaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

blue waterhyssop and lemon bacopa

How to care for Blue Water-Hyssop

💦 Water

How often to water your Blue Water-Hyssop

Blue Water-Hyssop 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 Blue Water-Hyssop in your home

Blue Water-Hyssop love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Blue Water-Hyssop does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Blue Water-Hyssop in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Blue Water-Hyssop

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Blue Water-Hyssop: 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 Blue Water-Hyssop after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Blue Water-Hyssop 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

Blue Water-Hyssop 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

Blue Water-Hyssop 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

🪴 Soil

Blue Water-Hyssop 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!

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Blue Water-Hyssop grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Blue Water-Hyssop can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🌱 Propagation

Blue Water-Hyssop can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

🧐 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.