Plant Care Garden Valerian

Garden Valerian

About Garden Valerian

Garden Valerian is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ā˜€ļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Garden Valerian likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Garden Valerian belongs to the Valeriana genus, and is native to Europe and Asia.

Taxonomy

Valeriana officinalis
Valeriana
Caprifoliaceae
Dipsacales

Also known as

Valerian

How to care for Garden Valerian

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Garden Valerian

Water needs for Garden Valerian
0.5 cups
every 9

Garden Valerian 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 Garden Valerian

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Garden Valerian in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Garden Valerian: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Garden Valerian love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

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

Garden Valerian does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Garden Valerian in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Garden Valerian

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

šŸ’” FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Garden Valerian 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!

How to Grow Garden Valerian →

Benefits of Growing Garden Valerian →

Common Garden Valerian Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Garden Valerian →


šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Garden Valerian 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.

Garden Valerian Water Frequency →

Garden Valerian Root Rot →


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Garden Valerian requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Garden Valerian Light Requirements →

Garden Valerian Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Garden Valerian 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.


🪓 Soil

Garden Valerian 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!

Best Soil Mix for Garden Valerian →

Best Pots for Garden Valerian →

When and How to Successfully Repot Garden Valerian →

What Are Healthy Garden Valerian Roots →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Garden Valerian 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Garden Valerian →


ā¬†ļø ā¬‡ļø Growth Pattern

Garden Valerian is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Garden Valerian Lifecycle →

Garden Valerian Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Garden Valerian →


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Garden Valerian 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

How to Propagate Garden Valerian →


šŸ‚ 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 Garden Valerian, 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 Garden Valerian

Garden Valerian

Garden Valerian


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

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