Plant Care Brunnera Macrophylla

Brunnera Macrophylla

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Brunnera Macrophylla has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves
Brunnera Macrophylla has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

About Brunnera Macrophylla

Siberian bugloss is a herbaceous perennial that forms clumps and spreads by creeping rhizomes. It is an excellent ground cover for shady areas. The plant grows well in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade and prefers moist, organically rich soil.

Taxonomy

Brunnera macrophylla
Brunnera
Boraginaceae
Boraginales

Also known as

False Forget-Me-Not, False Forget-Me-Not, False forget-me-nots, Siberian bugloss, Great forget-me-not, Largeleaf brunnera, Heartleaf and sea heart

How to care for Brunnera Macrophylla

💦 Water

How often to water your Brunnera Macrophylla

Water needs for Brunnera Macrophylla
0.5 cups
every 9

Brunnera Macrophylla 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.

Calculate water needs of Brunnera Macrophylla

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for False Forget-Me-Not in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Brunnera Macrophylla: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Brunnera Macrophylla 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 Brunnera Macrophylla in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Brunnera Macrophylla

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Brunnera Macrophylla is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow False Forget-Me-Not →

Benefits of Growing False Forget-Me-Not →

Common False Forget-Me-Not Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for False Forget-Me-Not →


💦 Water Needs

Brunnera Macrophylla 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.

False Forget-Me-Not Water Frequency →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Brunnera Macrophylla may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

False Forget-Me-Not Light Requirements →

False Forget-Me-Not Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Brunnera Macrophylla is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is False Forget-Me-Not Edible? →


🪴 Soil

Brunnera Macrophylla 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!

Best Pots for False Forget-Me-Not →

When and How to Successfully Repot False Forget-Me-Not →

What Are Healthy False Forget-Me-Not Roots →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Brunnera Macrophylla is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

False Forget-Me-Not Lifecycle →

False Forget-Me-Not Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Brunnera Macrophylla can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Brunnera Macrophylla, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Brunnera Macrophylla

Brunnera Macrophylla

Brunnera Macrophylla


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft 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.

What other plant parents say

Brunnera Macrophylla has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
Brunnera Macrophylla has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Brunnera Macrophylla has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Brunnera Macrophylla has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
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08/13/2021

I have this beautiful baby on the patio. It’s one if my favorites and has grown so much in the few weeks it’s been with me! The texture of these leaves is so cool, not painful to the touch but spiky/fuzzy! The little blue flowers that bloom are gorgeous and it’s a super fast grower. 11/10 would definitely recommend!

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Fast grower Fast grower
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor

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