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About Bethlehem Sage
Lungwort was historically used for treating lung ailments because the spotted leaves resemble the lung. Lungwort grows best in cool, moist soil that is high in organic matter. It can be propagated by division in fall or by seed sown in early spring.
Taxonomy
Pulmonaria saccharata
Pulmonaria
Boraginaceae
Boraginales
Also known as
Bethlehem lungwort

How to care for Bethlehem Sage
How often to water your Bethlehem Sage

every 9
Bethlehem Sage 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
Finding light for Bethlehem Sage in your home

a window
Bethlehem Sage love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bethlehem Sage does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bethlehem Sage in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Bethlehem Sage

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 Bethlehem Sage after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bethlehem Sage
Bethlehem Sage
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
