downy wood mint
About downy wood mint
downy wood mint 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.
downy wood mint 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 wood mint
Water
How often to water your downy wood mint
every 9
downy wood mint 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
Light
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 wood mint in your home
a window
downy wood mint love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
downy wood mint does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of downy wood mint in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize downy wood mint
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 downy wood mint after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
downy wood mint 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 wood mint 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 wood mint 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.
Growth Pattern
downy wood mint grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
downy wood mint can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for downy wood mint
downy wood mint
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
