Plant Care Omphalodes linifolia

Omphalodes linifolia

About Omphalodes linifolia

Navelwort is a drought-tolerant annual with dainty white flowers and blue-green leaves found in dry open areas of southwest Europe. It naturalizes and self-seeds easily. It prefers a cool climate but works well in xeriscapes.

Taxonomy

Iberodes linifolia
Iberodes
Boraginaceae
Boraginales

Also known as

Omphalodes linifolia, Venus's navelwort, white-flower navelwort and petite bourrache

How to care for Omphalodes linifolia

💦 Water

How often to water your Omphalodes linifolia

Water needs for Omphalodes linifolia
0.5 cups
every 9

Omphalodes linifolia 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.

Calculate water needs of Omphalodes linifolia

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Omphalodes linifolia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Omphalodes linifolia: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Omphalodes linifolia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Omphalodes linifolia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Omphalodes linifolia in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Omphalodes linifolia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Omphalodes linifolia: 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 Omphalodes linifolia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Omphalodes linifolia 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.

Omphalodes linifolia Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Omphalodes linifolia 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 🏡.

Omphalodes linifolia Light Requirements →

Omphalodes linifolia Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Omphalodes linifolia 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.

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🪴 Soil

Omphalodes linifolia 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!

Best Soil Mix for Omphalodes linifolia →

When and How to Successfully Repot Omphalodes linifolia →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Omphalodes linifolia grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Omphalodes linifolia →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Omphalodes linifolia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Omphalodes linifolia Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Omphalodes linifolia can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Omphalodes linifolia →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

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 Omphalodes linifolia, 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!


🧐 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 Omphalodes linifolia

Omphalodes linifolia

Omphalodes linifolia


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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