I bought a beautiful rosemary bush from home depot. Within days of getting it home, it appeared to be drying out. It is watered and the soil is moist, it receives sunlight about 4-6 hours a day, yet it looks awful! All except the very tips look alive. Any suggestions?
2006-12-17 12:18:48 · 3 answers · asked by mattysmom 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Sounds like overwatering - causes tips to turn brown. Water only after the soil dries out. Less watering in winter months. Also it needs good soil drainage to prevent root rot. Do not let it sit in a saucer of water or plant it in a pot with no drainage holes.
2006-12-18 20:30:27 · answer #1 · answered by yuzu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rosemary really does not like the inside of the house. It also is very finicky about how much water you give it. I have yet to successfully grow rosemary indoors. Let the soil dry out completely, then water it, but don't soak it. If you have a protected area outside which will not go below 20F, try putting it out and see if that helps. Humidity is important to rosemary.
2006-12-17 14:05:24 · answer #2 · answered by justducky1231 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you maybe over watering it. They like to be a little on the dry side.
2006-12-17 12:20:48 · answer #3 · answered by weswe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋