Licorice Plant

Licorice Plant is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Licorice Plant →

Common Licorice Plant Problems →

Licorice Plant 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.

Licorice Plant Water Frequency →

Licorice Plant Root Rot →

Licorice Plant 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 🏡.

Licorice Plant Light Requirements →

Licorice Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Licorice Plant 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.

USDA Hardiness Zone
Licorice Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Licorice Plant Temperature Tolerance →

Licorice Plant Hardiness Zones →

Is Licorice Plant a Weed? →

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 Licorice Plant, 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Licorice Plant →

What Eats Licorice Plant? →

• Drooping Licorice Plant Leaves →
• Licorice Plant Dropping Leaves →
• Licorice Plant Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Licorice Plant →
• Brown Spots on Licorice Plant →
• Licorice Plant Leaves Falling Over →
• Licorice Plant Leaves Curling →
• Licorice Plant Yellow Leaves →
• Licorice Plant Root Rot →
• Why Is My Licorice Plant Wilting? →