How much sunlight does my blue eranthemum need?

blue eranthemum 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 🏡.

What is the growth pattern for blue eranthemum?

blue eranthemum will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can blue eranthemum be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone blue eranthemum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is blue eranthemum easy to care for?

blue eranthemum 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!

Q: How often should I water my blue eranthemum?

blue eranthemum 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.

About blue eranthemum

blue eranthemum is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

blue eranthemum belongs to the Eranthemum genus, and is native to India, the Himalayas and Western China.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Eranthemum pulchellum

Genus

Eranthemum

Family

Acanthaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

blue eranthemum and blue sage

How to care for blue eranthemum

Water

How often to water your blue eranthemum

blue eranthemum 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

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 blue eranthemum in your home

Light needs and placement for plant blue eranthemum: 1ft from a window

blue eranthemum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

blue eranthemum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize blue eranthemum

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

blue eranthemum 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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors