How much sunlight does my Garden Speedwell need?

Garden Speedwell 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 Garden Speedwell?

Garden Speedwell 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 Speedwell?

Garden Speedwell 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!

Can Garden Speedwell be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Garden Speedwell can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Garden Speedwell easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Garden Speedwell?

Garden Speedwell 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.

About Garden Speedwell

Garden Speedwell is a relatively 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.

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

Garden Speedwell belongs to the Veronica genus, and is native to Northern, Eastern, and Central Europe.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Veronica longifolia

Genus

Veronica

Family

Plantaginaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

Garden speedwell, Longleaf speedwell and Veronica longifolia.

How to care for Garden Speedwell

Water

How often to water your Garden Speedwell

Garden Speedwell 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.