Black Medick

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

Benefits of Growing Black Medick →

Common Black Medick Problems →

Black Medick 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.

Black Medick Water Frequency →

Black Medick Root Rot →

Black Medick 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 🏡.

Black Medick Light Requirements →

Black Medick Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Black Medick 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 Black Medick Edible? →

Black Medick Toxicity to Cats →

Black Medick Toxicity to Dogs →

Black Medick Toxicity to Humans →

Black Medick is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Black Medick →

What Are Healthy Black Medick Roots →

Black Medick 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 Black Medick →

Black Medick grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Black Medick Lifecycle →

Black Medick Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Black Medick →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Black Medick can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Black Medick Temperature Tolerance →

Black Medick Hardiness Zones →

Is Black Medick a Weed? →

The seeds of Black Medick 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 Black Medick →

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 Black Medick, 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Black Medick →

What Eats Black Medick? →

• Drooping Black Medick Leaves →
• Black Medick Dropping Leaves →
• Black Medick Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Black Medick →
• Brown Spots on Black Medick →
• Black Medick Leaves Falling Over →
• Black Medick Leaves Curling →
• Black Medick Yellow Leaves →
• Black Medick Root Rot →
• Why Is My Black Medick Wilting? →