Plant Care Digitalis Purpurea

Digitalis Purpurea

About Digitalis Purpurea

Foxglove is a European import with tall, bold blooms in many colors. It prefers moist, well-drained soil high in organic matter. Foxglove does best with afternoon shade. It is a biennial, having only a rosette of leaves the first year. The second-year a tall spike appears with showy blooms.

Taxonomy

Digitalis purpurea
Digitalis
Plantaginaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

Common Foxglove, Common Foxglove, Foxglove, Purple foxglove and Lady's glove

How to care for Digitalis Purpurea

💦 Water

How often to water your Digitalis Purpurea

Water needs for Digitalis Purpurea
0.5 cups
every 9

Digitalis Purpurea 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 Digitalis Purpurea

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Foxglove in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Digitalis Purpurea: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Digitalis Purpurea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Digitalis Purpurea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Digitalis Purpurea in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Digitalis Purpurea

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Digitalis Purpurea is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Common Foxglove →

Benefits of Growing Common Foxglove →

Common Common Foxglove Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Common Foxglove →


💦 Water Needs

Digitalis Purpurea 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.

Common Foxglove Water Frequency →

Common Foxglove Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Digitalis Purpurea requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Foxglove Light Requirements →

Common Foxglove Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Digitalis Purpurea is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Digitalis Purpurea is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Common Foxglove Edible? →

Common Foxglove Toxicity to Cats →

Common Foxglove Toxicity to Dogs →

Common Foxglove Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Digitalis Purpurea 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 Soil Mix for Common Foxglove →

Best Pots for Common Foxglove →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Foxglove →

What Are Healthy Common Foxglove Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Digitalis Purpurea should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Common Foxglove →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

Common Foxglove Lifecycle →

Common Foxglove Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Common Foxglove →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Digitalis Purpurea can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Common Foxglove →


🍂 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 Digitalis Purpurea, 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 Digitalis Purpurea

Digitalis Purpurea

Digitalis Purpurea


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft 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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