Blue-Eyed Mary
Taxonomy
Collinsia verna
Collinsia
Plantaginaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Blue-Eyed Mary
Water
How often to water your Blue-Eyed Mary
every 9
Blue-Eyed Mary needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in New York.
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.
New York, New York
31% Very Low
Growing Blue-Eyed Mary in New York right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
February 7th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in New York is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determinā¦
Sunlight will increase by 46.4% āļø
February 7th, 2023
New York is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in New York is expected to increase by 46.4% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.1 megajoules of energy per m2ā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours š
February 6th, 2023
This month, New York is getting an average of 6.8 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 13.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of daā¦
Finding light for Blue-Eyed Mary in your home
a window
Blue-Eyed Mary may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in New York ā .
Nutrients
How to fertilize Blue-Eyed Mary
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 Blue-Eyed Mary after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
When to repot Blue-Eyed Mary
Is this a good time of year to repot? No ā³
February 2nd, 2023
The growing potential in New York is low š.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to repoā¦
FAQs
Blue-Eyed Mary is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Blue-Eyed Mary 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
Blue-Eyed Mary may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š 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 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
Blue-Eyed Mary grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Blue-Eyed Mary can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Blue-Eyed Mary
Blue-Eyed Mary
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in New York, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
