
Alpine Skullcap
Also known as
Scutellaria alpina alpina, Scutellaria alpina jabalambrensis, Scutellaria alpina lupulina, Scutellaria alpina olympica, Scutellaria alpina prostrata, Scutellaria alpina pumila, Scutellaria altaica, Scutellaria compressa, Scutellaria jabalambrensis, Scutellaria jabalambrensis publ, Scutellaria lupulina, Scutellaria variegata and Scutellaria viscida
Taxonomy
Scutellaria alpina
Scutellaria
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Alpine Skullcap

How often to water your Alpine Skullcap

every 9
Alpine Skullcap needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Alpine Skullcap in your home

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

How to fertilize Alpine Skullcap

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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Alpine Skullcap after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Alpine Skullcap 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
Alpine Skullcap requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Alpine Skullcap 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!
Fertilizer
Alpine Skullcap 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 itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Alpine Skullcap
Alpine Skullcap
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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