Plant Care Grand Wormwood

Grand Wormwood

Also known as

Absinth Sagewort, Absinth Sagewort, Absinth wormwood, Common wormwood, Wormwood, Grand wormwood, Absinthe, Absinthium and Absinthe wormwood

Taxonomy

Artemisia absinthium
Artemisia
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Grand Wormwood

💦 Water

How often to water your Grand Wormwood

Water needs for Grand Wormwood
0.5 cups
every 9

Grand Wormwood 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 Grand Wormwood

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Absinth Sagewort in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Grand Wormwood: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Grand Wormwood love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Grand Wormwood does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Grand Wormwood

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Grand Wormwood 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!

Benefits of Growing Absinth Sagewort →

Common Absinth Sagewort Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Grand Wormwood 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.

Absinth Sagewort Water Frequency →

Absinth Sagewort Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Grand Wormwood 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 🏡.

Absinth Sagewort Light Requirements →

Absinth Sagewort Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Grand Wormwood is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Grand Wormwood is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Absinth Sagewort Edible? →

Absinth Sagewort Toxicity to Cats →

Absinth Sagewort Toxicity to Dogs →

Absinth Sagewort Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Grand Wormwood 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!

Best Soil Mix for Absinth Sagewort →

When and How to Successfully Repot Absinth Sagewort →

What Are Healthy Absinth Sagewort Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Grand Wormwood 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Absinth Sagewort →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Grand Wormwood is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Absinth Sagewort Lifecycle →

Absinth Sagewort Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Absinth Sagewort →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Grand Wormwood can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Absinth Sagewort Temperature Tolerance →

Absinth Sagewort Hardiness Zones →

Is Absinth Sagewort a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation

Grand Wormwood can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Absinth Sagewort →


🍂 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 Grand Wormwood, 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 Grand Wormwood

Grand Wormwood

Grand Wormwood


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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