Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

A fragrant Mediterranean herb. Possible in Malaysia, but it needs care with water.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen half dry
WhereBalcony or porch

Care tag · 56

“Too much water is what kills rosemary here. Let it dry between waterings.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun, under a roof that keeps long rain off.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top half of the soil is dry. Never leave it standing in water.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Gritty, fast-draining mix: add cactus mix or pumice to potting soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light feed every 2 months.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Cactus & succulent potting mix
    • Pumice
    • A pot with a drainage hole

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Turning brown from the bottom up

    Root rot from wet soil. Water less and repot into a grittier mix.

  • Dry, crispy needles all over

    It dried out completely. Water when the top half is dry.

  • Long and woody

    Harvest the tips often to keep it bushy.

Balcony or porch

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