Is Common Viper's-Bugloss toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

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.

What type of soil should I use for my Common Viper's-Bugloss?

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!

Should I fertilize my Common Viper's-Bugloss?

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!

Can Common Viper's-Bugloss be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Common Viper's-Bugloss can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Common Viper's-Bugloss easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Common Viper's-Bugloss?

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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Common Viper's-Bugloss need?

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 🏡.

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 located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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?

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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.

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

Light needs and placement for plant Common Viper's-Bugloss: 1ft from a window

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

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Indianapolis, Indiana ⛅.

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

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