Hypericum glandulosum — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Hypericum glandulosum

Hypericum Glandulosum

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Hypericum glandulosum is a perennial herb in the genus Hypericum, in the section Adenosepalum, subsect. Aethiopicum.

A note from PlantMom

Pale St. John's wort has good disease resistance and is generally unlikely to develop illnesses. However, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its surroundings; these infections are usually mild. In terms of care, this plant requires a moderate level of maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat appearance and healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help encourage flowering. Pale St. John's wort is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive gardening experience. It may need more attention when grown indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Hypericum Glandulosum.

Light

Pale St. John's wort grows best in strong sunlight for most of the day, though it can tolerate lower light levels. This preference comes from its native habitat where the plant is exposed to abundant sun. Too much or too little sunlight can negatively affect the plant's health and growth.

Temperature

Pale St. John's wort naturally prefers to grow in moderate to warm conditions, favoring temperatures of 68 to 100°F (20 to 38℃). If temperatures fall outside this range, seasonal adjustments may be necessary.

Fertilizer

The best time to apply fertilizer to Pale St. John's wort is in early spring, as it emerges from dormancy and starts active growth. Fertilizing supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. Although Pale St. John's wort has fairly low fertilizer requirements, an annual application can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting blooms.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Hypericum
Family
Hypericaceae
Hardiness Zone
11
Mature Height
20 cm to 76 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
1.52 cm to 2.54 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Autumn, Spring
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Turkey, Sweden, Austria, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Morocco, Belarus, Russia, Germany, Estonia, Romania, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, France, Czech Republic, Poland, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, Lithuania, Norway, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Albania, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria
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Hypericum glandulosum leaf
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Hypericum glandulosum flower
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Hypericum glandulosum habit
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