Dotted St. John's-Wort
Also known as
spotted St. John's-wort, spotted St. Johnswort and corymbed St. John's-wort
Taxonomy
Hypericum punctatum
Hypericum
Hypericaceae
Malpighiales
How to care for Dotted St. John's-Wort
Water
How often to water your Dotted St. John's-Wort
every 9
Dotted St. John's-Wort 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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Finding light for Dotted St. John's-Wort in your home
a window
Dotted St. John's-Wort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dotted St. John's-Wort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dotted St. John's-Wort in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dotted 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dotted St. John's-Wort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Dotted 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
Dotted 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 💪. 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.
Soil
Dotted 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
Dotted St. John's-Wort 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!
Growth Pattern
Dotted St. John's-Wort grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Dotted St. John's-Wort
Dotted 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 the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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