
Blue Skullcap
Also known as
Blue skullcap, Mad dog skullcap and Side-flowering skullcap
Taxonomy
Scutellaria lateriflora
Scutellaria
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Blue Skullcap

How often to water your Blue Skullcap

every 9
Blue Skullcap needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Charlotte, North Carolina
36% Very Low

Growing Blue Skullcap in Charlotte right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
January 25th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Charlotte is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiā¦
Sunlight will increase by 27.5% āļø
January 27th, 2023
Charlotte is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Charlotte is expected to increase by 27.5% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.0 megajoules of energy per ā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.7 hours š
January 26th, 2023
This month, Charlotte is getting an average of 6.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 7.6% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.5 total hours of daā¦
Finding light for Blue Skullcap in your home

a window
Blue Skullcap love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Charlotte, North Carolina ā .
Blue Skullcap does not tolerate low-light š«.

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

Blue Skullcap is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Blue 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
Blue Skullcap 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.
Soil
Blue 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
Blue 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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Blue Skullcap grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Blue Skullcap can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Blue Skullcap
Blue Skullcap
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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