Plant Care Common Dittany

Common Dittany

Also known as

common dittany, dittany, frost-mint and stone-mint

Taxonomy

Cunila origanoides
Cunila
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Common Dittany

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Dittany

Water needs for Common Dittany
0.5 cups
every 9

Common Dittany 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Dittany in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Dittany: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Common Dittany 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 Common Dittany in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Dittany

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

💡 FAQs
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Dittany 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.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Dittany can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. 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.


Care Summary for Common Dittany

Common Dittany


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.

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