Plant Care Stachys Byzantina

Stachys Byzantina

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Stachys Byzantina has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves
Stachys Byzantina has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

Also known as

Lamb's Ear, Lamb's Ear and Wooly Betony

Taxonomy

Stachys byzantina
Stachys
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Stachys Byzantina

💦 Water

How often to water your Stachys Byzantina

Water needs for Stachys Byzantina
0.5 cups
every 9

Stachys Byzantina 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.

Calculate water needs of Stachys Byzantina

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Lamb's Ear in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Stachys Byzantina: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Stachys Byzantina love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Stachys Byzantina does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Stachys Byzantina in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Stachys Byzantina

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Stachys Byzantina: repot after 2X growth

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 Stachys Byzantina after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

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

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💦 Water Needs

Stachys Byzantina 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Stachys Byzantina 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Stachys Byzantina is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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🪴 Soil

Stachys Byzantina 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

Stachys Byzantina 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Stachys Byzantina grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Stachys Byzantina 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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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Stachys Byzantina, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Stachys Byzantina

Stachys Byzantina

Stachys Byzantina


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

What other plant parents say

Stachys Byzantina has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
Stachys Byzantina has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
Stachys Byzantina has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
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05/17/2021

Fluffy leaves, very interesting texture. Can be found in the wild and sometimes considered a weed, but i love them!!

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