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Annual Honesty

Also known as

Honesty and Annual honesty

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Lunaria annua

Genus

Lunaria

Family

Brassicaceae

Order

Brassicales

How to care for Annual Honesty

💦 Water

How often to water your Annual Honesty

Annual Honesty 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 Annual Honesty in your home

Annual Honesty love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Annual Honesty does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Annual Honesty

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

Plants gets new leaves but bottom leaves drop off

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Annual Honesty 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!

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💦 Water Needs

Annual Honesty 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.

Annual Honesty Water Frequency →

Annual Honesty Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Annual Honesty 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 🏡.

Annual Honesty Light Requirements →

Annual Honesty Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Annual Honesty 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 Annual Honesty Edible? →

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🪴 Soil

Annual Honesty 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 Annual Honesty →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Annual Honesty →

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💩 Fertilizer

Annual Honesty is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Annual Honesty →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Annual Honesty can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Annual Honesty Temperature Tolerance →

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Annual Honesty 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 Annual Honesty →

🍂 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 Annual Honesty, 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.