Canary Islands St. John's Wort
About Canary Islands St. John's Wort
Canary Islands St. John's Wort is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Canary Islands St. John's Wort likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Hypericum canariense
Hypericum
Hypericaceae
Malpighiales
Also known as
Canary Islands St. John's wort, Hypericum and sect. Webbia
How to care for Canary Islands St. John's Wort
Water
How often to water your Canary Islands St. John's Wort
every 9
Canary Islands St. John's Wort needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Jacksonville, 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
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.
Jacksonville, Florida
58% Medium
Finding light for Canary Islands St. John's Wort in your home
a window
Canary Islands St. John's Wort love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Canary Islands St. John's Wort does not tolerate low light š«.
Jacksonville, Florida currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light āļø.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Canary Islands St. John's Wort
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Canary Islands St. John's Wort after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Canary Islands St. John's Wort 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
Canary Islands St. John's Wort requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Canary Islands St. John's Wort 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!
Fertilizer
Canary Islands St. John's Wort grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Canary Islands St. John's Wort
Canary Islands St. John's Wort
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Jacksonville, Florida, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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