What type of soil should I use for my Garden Valerian?

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!

Should I fertilize my Garden Valerian?

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!

What is the growth pattern for Garden Valerian?

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

Can Garden Valerian be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Garden Valerian can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Garden Valerian?

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

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Garden Valerian

Q: Is Garden Valerian easy to care for?

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!

Q: How often should I water my Garden Valerian?

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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Garden Valerian need?

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

About Garden Valerian

Garden Valerian is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ 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

Scientific name

Valeriana officinalis

Genus

Valeriana

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Order

Dipsacales

Also known as

Valerian

How to care for Garden Valerian

Water

How often to water your Garden Valerian

Garden Valerian needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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 Garden Valerian in your home

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

Garden Valerian love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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 Las Vegas, Nevada ⛅.

Garden Valerian does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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.

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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors