Hypericum

St. John's Wort

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Hypericum is a genus of flowering shrubs known for bright star-shaped blooms and vibrant berries, popular in ornamental gardening and cut flower arrangements.
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Plant Details

Common Name St. John's Wort
Family Hypericaceae
Genus Hypericum
Species Various Species Available
Origin Mediterranean / Eurasia
Blooming Spring to Summer, produces berries later in season
Leaf Color Green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, loamy soil with neutral pH; mix peat with perlite for indoor pots.

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during active growth; reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy. Avoid waterlogging.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun outdoors; indoors requires bright indirect light to prevent leggy growth.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from Spring to early Autumn.

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Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove spent flowers or berries.

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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