American Dragonhead
Also known as
dragonhead, American Dragon-head, dragonhead mint and small-flowered dragonhead
Taxonomy
Dracocephalum parviflorum
Dracocephalum
Lamiaceae
Lamiales
How to care for American Dragonhead
Water
How often to water your American Dragonhead
every 9
American Dragonhead needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for American Dragonhead in your home
a window
American Dragonhead love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
American Dragonhead does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Dragonhead in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize American Dragonhead
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 American Dragonhead after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
American Dragonhead 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
American Dragonhead requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. 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.
Care Summary for American Dragonhead
American Dragonhead
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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