Plant Care Oblongleaf Bluebells

Oblongleaf Bluebells

Also known as

sagebrush bluebells, oblong-leaved bluebells, leafy bluebells and leafy lungwort

Taxonomy

Mertensia oblongifolia
Mertensia
Boraginaceae
Boraginales

How to care for Oblongleaf Bluebells

💦 Water

How often to water your Oblongleaf Bluebells

Water needs for Oblongleaf Bluebells
0.5 cups
every 9

Oblongleaf Bluebells 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Oblongleaf Bluebells in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Oblongleaf Bluebells: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Oblongleaf Bluebells may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Oblongleaf Bluebells

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Oblongleaf Bluebells 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

Oblongleaf Bluebells may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Oblongleaf Bluebells 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.


🪴 Soil

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


🍂 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 Oblongleaf Bluebells, 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.


Care Summary for Oblongleaf Bluebells

Oblongleaf Bluebells


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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