How much sunlight does my Canada Germander need?

Canada Germander 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 Canada Germander?

Canada Germander 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!

Should I fertilize my Canada Germander?

Canada Germander 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!

What is the growth pattern for Canada Germander?

Canada Germander grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Canada Germander be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Canada Germander can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Canada Germander

Q: Is Canada Germander easy to care for?

Canada Germander is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Canada Germander?

Canada Germander 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.

Also known as

Canada germander, American germander and wood sage

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Teucrium canadense

Genus

Teucrium

Family

Lamiaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Canada Germander

Water

How often to water your Canada Germander

Canada Germander 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

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.

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Finding light for Canada Germander in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Canada Germander: 1ft from a window

Canada Germander love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Canada Germander does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Canada Germander

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Canada Germander: 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 Canada Germander after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Canada Germander is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors