How much sunlight does my Black Medick need?

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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Black Medick?

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.

Should I fertilize my Black Medick?

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!

What is the growth pattern for Black Medick?

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

Can Black Medick be grown outdoors?

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

How can I propagate my Black Medick?

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.

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Black Medick

Q: Is Black Medick easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Black Medick?

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.

Also known as

Black hay, Nonesuch and Hop clover

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Medicago lupulina

Genus

Medicago

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for Black Medick

Water

How often to water your Black Medick

Black Medick needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Boise, Idaho.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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.

Boise, Idaho

31% Very Low

Growing Black Medick in Boise right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

February 8th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Boise is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determining…

Sunlight will increase by 54.1% ☀️

February 8th, 2023

Boise is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Boise is expected to increase by 54.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.3 megajoules of energy per m² per d…

Daylight will increase by 1.4 hours 📈

February 6th, 2023

This month, Boise is getting an average of 7.8 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 15.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.5 total hours of dayli…

Light needs and placement for plant Black Medick: 1ft from a window

Black Medick love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Boise, Idaho ⛅.

Black Medick does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Black Medick

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

When to repot Black Medick

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 8th, 2023

The growing potential in Boise is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot p…