Plant Care Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort

Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort

Also known as

Triadenum virginicum, marsh St. Johns-wort and Virginia marsh St. Johnswort

Taxonomy

Triadenum virginicum
Triadenum
Hypericaceae
Malpighiales

How to care for Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort

💦 Water

How often to water your Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort

Water needs for Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort
0.5 cups
every 9

Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort: repot after 2X growth

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 Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort 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.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🧐 Troubleshooting

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.


Care Summary for Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort

Virginia Marsh St. Johnswort


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft 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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