Centranthus Ruber
Also known as
Red valerian, Red valerian, Spur valerian, Kiss-me-quick, Fox's brush, Devil's beard and Jupiter's beard
Taxonomy
Centranthus ruber
Centranthus
Caprifoliaceae
Dipsacales

How to care for Centranthus Ruber
How often to water your Centranthus Ruber

every 9
Centranthus Ruber 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
Finding light for Red valerian in your home

a window
Centranthus Ruber love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Centranthus Ruber does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Centranthus Ruber in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Centranthus Ruber

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 Centranthus Ruber after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Centranthus Ruber
Centranthus Ruber
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
