Blue Flax

About Blue Flax

Blue Flax is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Blue Flax likes soil that is well draining.

Blue Flax belongs to the Linum genus, and is native to Europe.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Linum perenne

Genus

Linum

Family

Linaceae

Order

Malpighiales

Also known as

perennial flax, blue flax and lint

How to care for Blue Flax

💦 Water

How often to water your Blue Flax

Blue Flax 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Blue Flax in your home

Blue Flax love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Blue Flax does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Blue Flax

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

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Blue Flax is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

💦 Water Needs

Blue Flax 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

Blue Flax 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

Blue Flax 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!

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Blue Flax can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🌱 Propagation

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

🧐 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.