How much sunlight does my Bethlehem Sage need?

Bethlehem Sage 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 Bethlehem Sage?

Bethlehem Sage 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 Bethlehem Sage?

Bethlehem Sage grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Can Bethlehem Sage be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Bethlehem Sage can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Bethlehem Sage?

Bethlehem Sage can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: Is Bethlehem Sage easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Bethlehem Sage?

Bethlehem Sage 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.

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

Scientific name

Pulmonaria saccharata

Genus

Pulmonaria

Family

Boraginaceae

Order

Boraginales

Also known as

Bethlehem lungwort

How to care for Bethlehem Sage

Water

How often to water your Bethlehem Sage

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.