Plant Care Butter and Eggs

Butter and Eggs

About Butter and Eggs

Yellow Toadflax is a perennial plant in the plantain family that is native to Eurasia. It has become invasive in several western states. It can be found in the Piedmont and mountain areas of NC. It spreads by creeping rhizomes and seeds and roots can extend out 10 feet. Mid-summer to mid-fall the yellow and orange snapdragon-like blooms appear in dense clusters.

Taxonomy

Linaria vulgaris
Linaria
Plantaginaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

Common toadflax, Butter-and-eggs and Yellow toadflax

How to care for Butter and Eggs

💦 Water

How often to water your Butter and Eggs

Water needs for Butter and Eggs
0.5 cups
every 9

Butter and Eggs 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 Butter and Eggs

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Butter and Eggs in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Butter and Eggs: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Butter and Eggs love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Butter and Eggs does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Butter and Eggs in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Butter and Eggs

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Butter and Eggs 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.

Butter and Eggs Water Frequency →

Butter and Eggs Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Butter and Eggs 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 🏡.

Butter and Eggs Light Requirements →

Butter and Eggs Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Butter and Eggs is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Butter and Eggs is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Butter and Eggs Toxicity to Cats →

Butter and Eggs Toxicity to Dogs →

Butter and Eggs Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Butter and Eggs 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 Butter and Eggs →

When and How to Successfully Repot Butter and Eggs →


💩 Fertilizer

Butter and Eggs should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Butter and Eggs →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Butter and Eggs grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Butter and Eggs →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Butter and Eggs can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Butter and Eggs Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 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 Butter and Eggs, 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 Butter and Eggs

Butter and Eggs

Butter and Eggs


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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