Plant Care Lamium Amplexicaule

Lamium Amplexicaule

Also known as

Henbit Dead-Nettle, Henbit Dead-Nettle, Henbit deadnettle, Common henbit and Greater henbit

Taxonomy

Lamium amplexicaule
Lamium
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Lamium Amplexicaule

💦 Water

How often to water your Lamium Amplexicaule

Water needs for Lamium Amplexicaule
0.5 cups
every 9

Lamium Amplexicaule 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 Lamium Amplexicaule

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Henbit Dead-Nettle in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Lamium Amplexicaule: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Lamium Amplexicaule 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 Lamium Amplexicaule in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Lamium Amplexicaule

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Lamium Amplexicaule is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Henbit Dead-Nettle →

Common Henbit Dead-Nettle Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Lamium Amplexicaule 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.

Henbit Dead-Nettle Water Frequency →

Henbit Dead-Nettle Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Lamium Amplexicaule may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Henbit Dead-Nettle Light Requirements →

Henbit Dead-Nettle Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Lamium Amplexicaule 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.

Is Henbit Dead-Nettle Edible? →

Henbit Dead-Nettle Toxicity to Cats →

Henbit Dead-Nettle Toxicity to Dogs →

Henbit Dead-Nettle Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Lamium Amplexicaule 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 Henbit Dead-Nettle →

When and How to Successfully Repot Henbit Dead-Nettle →

What Are Healthy Henbit Dead-Nettle Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Lamium Amplexicaule 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Henbit Dead-Nettle →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Lamium Amplexicaule grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Henbit Dead-Nettle Lifecycle →

Henbit Dead-Nettle Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Henbit Dead-Nettle →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lamium Amplexicaule can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Henbit Dead-Nettle Temperature Tolerance →

Henbit Dead-Nettle Hardiness Zones →

Is Henbit Dead-Nettle a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Lamium Amplexicaule 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 Henbit Dead-Nettle →


🍂 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 Lamium Amplexicaule, 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 Lamium Amplexicaule

Lamium Amplexicaule

Lamium Amplexicaule


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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