Plant Care ๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ

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Also known as

Cnicus pinnatifldus, Nepeta lavandulacea, Nepeta lavandulifolia, Nepeta lobata, Saussuria pinnatifida, Schizonepeta multifida, Schizonepeta multifida longistyla and Vleckia multiflora

Taxonomy

Nepeta multifida
Nepeta
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

How to care for ๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ

๐Ÿ’ฆ Water

How often to water your ๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ

Water needs for ๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ
0.5 cups
every 9

๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnโ€™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"
โ˜€๏ธ Light

Finding light for ๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ in your home

Light needs and placement for plant ๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ love being close to bright, sunny windows ๐Ÿ˜Ž.

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

๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ does not tolerate low-light ๐Ÿšซ.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of ๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ in your home ๐Ÿก.

๐Ÿชด Nutrients

How to fertilize ๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for ๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ: 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 itโ€™s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your ๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ after it doubles in size or once a yearโ€”whichever comes first.

๐Ÿ’ก FAQs
๐Ÿ’ฆ Water Needs

๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ 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.


โ˜€๏ธ Sunlight Needs

๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive ๐Ÿ’ช. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home ๐Ÿก.


๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿˆ ๐Ÿ‘ถ Toxicity

๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ 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.


๐Ÿ’จ Humidity

๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ doesnโ€™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.


๐Ÿชด Soil

๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ 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!


๐Ÿ’ฉ Fertilizer

๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ 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 itโ€™s refreshed yearly, you shouldnโ€™t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


๐ŸŒŽ Native Region

๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.


๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


๐Ÿ‚ Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves arenโ€™t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plantโ€™s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, itโ€™s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in ๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ, 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!


๐Ÿง 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 ๊ฐœํ˜•๊ฐœ

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Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4โ€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesnโ€™t get direct sunlight.

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