Plant Care Hoary Verbena

Hoary Verbena

About Hoary Verbena

Hoary Verbena is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy 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.

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

Hoary Verbena belongs to the Verbena genus, and is native to North America.

Taxonomy

Verbena stricta
Verbena
Verbenaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

Hoary verbena and Hoary vervain

How to care for Hoary Verbena

💦 Water

How often to water your Hoary Verbena

Water needs for Hoary Verbena
0.5 cups
every 9

Hoary Verbena 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Hoary Verbena in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Hoary Verbena: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Hoary Verbena love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Hoary Verbena does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hoary Verbena

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 Water Needs

Hoary Verbena 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.

Hoary Verbena Water Frequency →

Hoary Verbena Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hoary Verbena 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 🏡.

Hoary Verbena Light Requirements →

Hoary Verbena Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hoary Verbena 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

Hoary Verbena 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 Hoary Verbena →

When and How to Successfully Repot Hoary Verbena →

What Are Healthy Hoary Verbena Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Hoary Verbena 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 Hoary Verbena →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Hoary Verbena grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Hoary Verbena Lifecycle →

Hoary Verbena Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Hoary Verbena can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Hoary Verbena →


🍂 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 Hoary Verbena, 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 Hoary Verbena

Hoary Verbena

Hoary Verbena


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.

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