
Dog Figwort
Also known as
French figwort
Taxonomy
Scrophularia canina
Scrophularia
Scrophulariaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Dog Figwort

How often to water your Dog Figwort

every 9
Dog Figwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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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Finding light for Dog Figwort in your home

a window
Dog Figwort love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dog Figwort does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dog Figwort in your home š”.

How to fertilize Dog Figwort

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dog Figwort after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Dog Figwort 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
Dog Figwort requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Dog Figwort
Dog Figwort
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
