How much sunlight does my Dotted Loosestrife need?

Dotted Loosestrife 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Dotted Loosestrife like?

Dotted Loosestrife doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Dotted Loosestrife?

Dotted Loosestrife 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!

Should I fertilize my Dotted Loosestrife?

Dotted Loosestrife 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!

Which region is Dotted Loosestrife native to?

Dotted Loosestrife is native to Worldwide .

What is the growth pattern for Dotted Loosestrife?

Dotted Loosestrife grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Dotted Loosestrife be grown outdoors?

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

How can I propagate my Dotted Loosestrife?

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

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Q: Is Dotted Loosestrife easy to care for?

Dotted Loosestrife 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!

Q: How often should I water my Dotted Loosestrife?

Dotted Loosestrife 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.

Also known as

Spotted loosestrife and Large yellow loosestrife

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Lysimachia punctata

Genus

Lysimachia

Family

Primulaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Dotted Loosestrife

Water

How often to water your Dotted Loosestrife

Dotted Loosestrife 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

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Dotted Loosestrife in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Dotted Loosestrife: 1ft from a window

Dotted Loosestrife love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Dotted Loosestrife does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Dotted Loosestrife

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Dotted Loosestrife 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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Humidity

Soil

Fertilizer

Native Region

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation