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 San Francisco, California.
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.
San Francisco, California
39% Low
Growing Blue-Eyed Mary in San Francisco right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
February 7th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in San Francisco is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in detā¦
Sunlight will increase by 39.9% āļø
February 6th, 2023
San Francisco is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in San Francisco is expected to increase by 39.9% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.0 megajoules of eneā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.2 hours š
February 7th, 2023
This month, San Francisco is getting an average of 8.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12.1% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.8 total hours ā¦
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 San Francisco, California 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.
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 San Francisco, California, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
