What type of soil should I use for my Hypericum Androsaemum?

Hypericum Androsaemum 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 Hypericum Androsaemum?

Hypericum Androsaemum grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Hypericum Androsaemum?

Hypericum Androsaemum will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Hypericum Androsaemum be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Hypericum Androsaemum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Hypericum Androsaemum easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Hypericum Androsaemum?

Hypericum Androsaemum 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 Hypericum Androsaemum need?

Hypericum Androsaemum 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

Tutsan, Tutsan, Shrubby st. john's wort and Sweet-amber

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Hypericum androsaemum

Genus

Hypericum

Family

Hypericaceae

Order

Malpighiales

How to care for Hypericum Androsaemum

Water

How often to water your Hypericum Androsaemum

Hypericum Androsaemum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Madison, Wisconsin.

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

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.

Madison, Wisconsin

25% Very Low

Growing Hypericum Androsaemum in Madison right now

Sunlight will increase by 37.7% ☀️

January 25th, 2023

Madison is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Madison is expected to increase by 37.7% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 7.5 megajoules of energy per m² pe…

Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours 📈

January 27th, 2023

This month, Madison is getting an average of 5.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 12% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.1 total hours of dayli…

Light needs and placement for plant Hypericum Androsaemum: 1ft from a window

Hypericum Androsaemum 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 Madison, Wisconsin ⛅.

Hypericum Androsaemum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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