How to grow and care for Borago officinalis L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Borago officinalis L., Cover Crop, Borage, Beebread, Tailwort
Borago officinalis L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
5C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Borago officinalis L.
How often should I water?
check Borago officinalis L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Borago officinalis L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Borago officinalis L. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
5~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Borago officinalis L. at home, make sure the temperature is 5~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Borago officinalis L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Borago officinalis L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Boraginales, Family: Boraginaceae, Genus: Borago, Species: Borago officinalis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual, Biennial, Perennial |
| Habitat | Mediterranean |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Borago |
| Species | Borago officinalis |
Is Borago officinalis L. toxic?
Borago officinalis L. is dangerous to Hamster, Dog
Hamster
Dog
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