What type of soil should I use for my Fringed Willowherb?

Fringed Willowherb 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 Fringed Willowherb?

Fringed Willowherb is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Fringed Willowherb?

Fringed Willowherb grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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Q: How often should I water my Fringed Willowherb?

Fringed Willowherb 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 Fringed Willowherb need?

Fringed Willowherb 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

Northern Willowherb, Northern Willowherb, Fringed willowherb, American willowherb, Slender willow herb and Northern willow herb

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Epilobium ciliatum

Genus

Epilobium

Family

Onagraceae

Order

Myrtales

How to care for Fringed Willowherb

Water

How often to water your Fringed Willowherb

Fringed Willowherb needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Tallahassee, Florida.

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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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.

Tallahassee, Florida

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Growing Fringed Willowherb in Tallahassee right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

January 26th, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Tallahassee is currently medium 👌.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deter…

Sunlight will increase by 20.1% ☀️

January 25th, 2023

Tallahassee is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Tallahassee is expected to increase by 20.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.5 megajoules of energy …

Daylight will increase by 0.5 hours 📈

January 21st, 2023

This month, Tallahassee is getting an average of 7.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 5.2% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of …

Light needs and placement for plant Fringed Willowherb: 1ft from a window

Fringed Willowherb 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 Tallahassee, Florida ⛅.

Fringed Willowherb does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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