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Baby Blue Eyes

About Baby Blue Eyes

Baby Blue Eyes is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Baby Blue Eyes likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Baby Blue Eyes belongs to the Nemophila genus, and is native to Mexico.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Nemophila menziesii

Genus

Nemophila

Family

Boraginaceae

Order

Boraginales

How to care for Baby Blue Eyes

💦 Water

How often to water your Baby Blue Eyes

Baby Blue Eyes 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 Baby Blue Eyes in your home

Baby Blue Eyes love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Baby Blue Eyes does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Baby Blue Eyes in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Baby Blue Eyes

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

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Baby Blue Eyes 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!

How to Grow Baby Blue Eyes →

Benefits of Growing Baby Blue Eyes →

Common Baby Blue Eyes Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Baby Blue Eyes →

💦 Water Needs

Baby Blue Eyes 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.

Baby Blue Eyes Water Frequency →

Baby Blue Eyes Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Baby Blue Eyes 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 🏡.

Baby Blue Eyes Light Requirements →

Baby Blue Eyes Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Baby Blue Eyes 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 Baby Blue Eyes Edible? →

Baby Blue Eyes Toxicity to Cats →

Baby Blue Eyes Toxicity to Dogs →

Baby Blue Eyes Toxicity to Humans →

🪴 Soil

Baby Blue Eyes 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 Baby Blue Eyes →

Best Pots for Baby Blue Eyes →

When and How to Successfully Repot Baby Blue Eyes →

What Are Healthy Baby Blue Eyes Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Baby Blue Eyes 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 Baby Blue Eyes →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Baby Blue Eyes grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Baby Blue Eyes Lifecycle →

Baby Blue Eyes Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Baby Blue Eyes →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Baby Blue Eyes can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Baby Blue Eyes Temperature Tolerance →

Baby Blue Eyes Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Baby Blue Eyes →

When to Plant Baby Blue Eyes →

How to Plant Baby Blue Eyes →

Where to Plant Baby Blue Eyes →

Winter Care for Baby Blue Eyes →

Best Companion Plants for Baby Blue Eyes →

Is Baby Blue Eyes a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Baby Blue Eyes 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 Baby Blue Eyes →

🍂 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 Baby Blue Eyes, 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.