Eyebright

Also known as

Bartsia imbricata, Euphrasia agrestis, Euphrasia alpina, Euphrasia cantalensis, Euphrasia capitulata, Euphrasia carniolica, Euphrasia cebennensis, Euphrasia cuprea, Euphrasia cuspidatissima, Euphrasia danica, Euphrasia depauperata, Euphrasia ericetorum, Euphrasia exigua, Euphrasia filifolia, Euphrasia hirtella fennica, Euphrasia lapeyrousii, Euphrasia laxa, Euphrasia maculata, Euphrasia maialis, Euphrasia minima, Euphrasia multicuspidata, Euphrasia nebulosa, Euphrasia nemorosa cebennensis, Euphrasia nemorosa rigidula, Euphrasia officianalis anglica, Euphrasia officianalis montana, Euphrasia officianalis rostkoviana, Euphrasia officinalis grandiflora, Euphrasia officinalis maialis, Euphrasia officinalis montana, Euphrasia officinalis pratensis, Euphrasia officinalis pygmaea, Euphrasia officinalis rostkoviana, Euphrasia parvula, Euphrasia praerostkoviana, Euphrasia pratensis, Euphrasia puberula, Euphrasia pubibunda, Euphrasia pumila, Euphrasia pygmaea, Euphrasia ramosa, Euphrasia rigidula, Euphrasia rostkoviana, Euphrasia rostkoviana campestris, Euphrasia rostkoviana cantalensis, Euphrasia rostkoviana kreiselii, Euphrasia rostkoviana montana, Euphrasia rostkoviana nebulosa, Euphrasia rostkoviana pratensis, Euphrasia rostkoviana rostkoviana, Euphrasia salisburgensis cupreus, Euphrasia salisburgensis soyeri, Euphrasia saxatilis, Euphrasia sintenisii, Euphrasia soyeri, Euphrasia stricta, Euphrasia subalpina, Euphrasia tatarica cebennensis, Euphrasia tatarica ericetorum, Euphrasia uliginosa, Euphrasia vulgaris, Odontites caucasica and Odontites caucasicus

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Euphrasia officinalis

Genus

Euphrasia

Family

Orobanchaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Eyebright

💦 Water

How often to water your Eyebright

Eyebright 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 Eyebright in your home

Eyebright may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Eyebright

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

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Eyebright 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

Eyebright may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

🧐 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.