Rosemary care
A woody herb that likes sun and drier soil. (Rosmarinus officinalis)
- Light
- As much sun as possible
- Water
- Let the top of the soil dry between waterings
- Cats
- Non-toxic
- Dogs
- Non-toxic
Care card
Light
As much sun as possible: a south-facing window.
Water
Let the top of the soil dry between waterings; it dislikes wet roots.
Humidity
Average.
Soil and pot
Free-draining potting mix.
Feeding
Light feed every few weeks while you are picking it.
Through the year
Spring
Pinch tips to make it bushy. It can go outdoors after the last frost.
Summer
Pick often; remove flower buds to keep leaves tasty.
Autumn
Bring pots indoors before the first frost.
Winter
Give it the sunniest window and water lightly.
Leaf trouble?
Why houseplant leaves turn yellow
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There is no single weekly schedule. Water when that plant's soil says so, then…Brown tips and crispy edges
Brown tips usually mean dry air, a pot that dried out too far, or minerals in…Drooping houseplant leaves
Droop can mean thirst or roots that are too rotten to drink. Feel the soil…Fungus gnats and other small pests
Fungus gnats breed in mix that never dries. Letting the top layer dry, and…Background
Salvia rosmarinus, synonym Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a shrub with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and purple or sometimes white, pink, or blue flowers. It is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae. The species is native to the Mediterranean region.
From Wikipedia’s article Rosemary, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: toxic and non-toxic plants Pet safety
- Wikipedia: Rosemary Background