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Common Viper's-Bugloss

Also known as

Blueweed and Viper's bugloss

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Echium vulgare

Genus

Echium

Family

Boraginaceae

Order

Boraginales

How to care for Common Viper's-Bugloss

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Viper's-Bugloss

Common Viper's-Bugloss 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Viper's-Bugloss in your home

Common Viper's-Bugloss love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Common Viper's-Bugloss does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Viper's-Bugloss in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Viper's-Bugloss

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Viper's-Bugloss: 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 Viper's-Bugloss after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Common Viper's-Bugloss is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

💦 Water Needs

Common Viper's-Bugloss 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

Common Viper's-Bugloss 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Viper's-Bugloss is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

🪴 Soil

Common Viper's-Bugloss 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!

💩 Fertilizer

Common Viper's-Bugloss 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!

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Viper's-Bugloss can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-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.