American Pennyroyal
Also known as
American pennyroyal and American false pennyroyal
Taxonomy
Hedeoma pulegioides
Hedeoma
Lamiaceae
Lamiales
How to care for American Pennyroyal
Water
How often to water your American Pennyroyal
every 9
American Pennyroyal 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
Light
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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 American Pennyroyal in your home
a window
American Pennyroyal love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
American Pennyroyal does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Pennyroyal in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize American Pennyroyal
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 American Pennyroyal after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
American Pennyroyal 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
American Pennyroyal 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 🏡.
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.
Growth Pattern
American Pennyroyal grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
American Pennyroyal can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for American Pennyroyal
American Pennyroyal
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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