Speedwell

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.

Speedwell Water Frequency →

Speedwell Root Rot →

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 🏡.

Speedwell Light Requirements →

Speedwell Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Speedwell 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.

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!

Best Soil Mix for Speedwell →

Best Pots for Speedwell →

When and How to Successfully Repot Speedwell →

What Are Healthy Speedwell Roots →

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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Speedwell →

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

Speedwell Temperature Tolerance →

Speedwell Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Speedwell →

When to Plant Speedwell →

How to Plant Speedwell →

Where to Plant Speedwell →

Winter Care for Speedwell →

Best Companion Plants for Speedwell →

Is Speedwell a Weed? →

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 Speedwell, 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Speedwell →

What Eats Speedwell? →

• Drooping Speedwell Leaves →
• Speedwell Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Speedwell →
• Brown Spots on Speedwell →
• Speedwell Leaves Falling Over →
• Speedwell Leaves Curling →
• Speedwell Yellow Leaves →
• Speedwell Root Rot →
• Why Is My Speedwell Wilting? →