
Downy Pagoda-Plant
About Downy Pagoda-Plant
Downy Pagoda-Plant is a super rare houseplant šæ that is isnāt challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Downy Pagoda-Plant belongs to the Blephilia genus, and is native to the Central and Eastern United States.
Taxonomy
Blephilia ciliata
Blephilia
Lamiaceae
Lamiales
Also known as
downy wood mint, downy pagoda-plant, sunny woodmint and Ohio horsemint

How to care for Downy Pagoda-Plant

How often to water your Downy Pagoda-Plant

every 9
Downy Pagoda-Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Downy Pagoda-Plant in your home

a window
Downy Pagoda-Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Downy Pagoda-Plant does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Downy Pagoda-Plant in your home š”.

How to fertilize Downy Pagoda-Plant

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Downy Pagoda-Plant after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Downy Pagoda-Plant 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
Downy Pagoda-Plant 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
Downy Pagoda-Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Downy Pagoda-Plant grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Downy Pagoda-Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Downy Pagoda-Plant
Downy Pagoda-Plant
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
