Sparrow False Pimpernel

Also known as

Bonnaya bracteata, Bonnaya cyanea, Bonnaya marginata, Bonnaya penicillata, Bonnaya procumbens, Bonnaya pulegiifolia, Bonnaya rigida, Bonnaya rothii, Bonnaya roxburghiana, Bonnaya verbeniifolia, Bonnaya veronicaefolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia angustifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia grandiflora, Bonnaya veronicifolia verbenifolia, Bonnaya wightii, Cyrtandra capsularis, Cyrtandra glaberrima, Cyrtandra serrata, Didymocarpus blancoi, Didymocarpus grandiflorus, Gratiola marginata, Gratiola pulegiifolia, Gratiola racemosa, Gratiola roxburghiana, Gratiola verbenaefolia, Gratiola verbenifolia, Gratiola veronicaefolia, Henckelia grandiflora, Ilysanthes verbenifolia, Ilysanthes veronicaefolia, Lindernia antipoda verbenifolia, Lindernia pachypoda, Lindernia setulosa verbenifolia, Lindernia setulosa verbeniifolia, Lindernia verbenifolia, Lindernia veronicaefolia, Pyxidaria pachypoda, Roettlera capsularis, Ruellia serrata, Tittmannia colemannii, Torenia gracilis, Vandellia anagallis verbenaefolia, Vandellia anagallis verbenifolia, Vandellia pachypoda, Vandellia serrata, Vandellia verbenifolia and Vandellia veronicaefolia

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Bonnaya antipoda

Genus

Bonnaya

Family

Linderniaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Sparrow False Pimpernel

💦 Water

How often to water your Sparrow False Pimpernel

Sparrow False Pimpernel 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 Sparrow False Pimpernel in your home

Sparrow False Pimpernel may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sparrow False Pimpernel in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Sparrow False Pimpernel

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Sparrow False Pimpernel: 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 Sparrow False Pimpernel after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

🐶 🐈 👶 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Sparrow False Pimpernel can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 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.