Plant Care Common Yellow Monkeyflower

Common Yellow Monkeyflower

Also known as

Seep monkeyflower

Taxonomy

Erythranthe guttata
Erythranthe
Phrymaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Common Yellow Monkeyflower

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Yellow Monkeyflower

Water needs for Common Yellow Monkeyflower
0.5 cups
every 9

Common Yellow Monkeyflower 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 Common Yellow Monkeyflower

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Yellow Monkeyflower in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Yellow Monkeyflower: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Common Yellow Monkeyflower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Common Yellow Monkeyflower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Yellow Monkeyflower in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Yellow Monkeyflower

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Common Yellow Monkeyflower 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Yellow Monkeyflower 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Yellow Monkeyflower is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Yellow Monkeyflower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 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 Common Yellow Monkeyflower, 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 Common Yellow Monkeyflower

Common Yellow Monkeyflower

Common Yellow Monkeyflower


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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