St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a perennial herb growing 1-3 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 5-9, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, low to medium moisture, not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Perennial
Height
0.3-1 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, sandy
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Low to medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
15-30°C
Humidity (%)
40-60
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Balanced, organic NPK
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
100-200 g
Flowering Time
Summer, Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.5 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Medicinal herb
NPK ratio
05:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Depression, wound healing
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Rust, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Root Rot, Powdery Mildew
Orange or red pustules on leaves, Brown or black spots on leaves, Sticky residue, yellowing leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves, root decay, White powdery spots on leaves
Remove infected leaves, neem oil, Insecticidal soap, Improve drainage, reduce watering, baking soda spray.
Fungicides containing myclobutanil, Copper-based fungicides, Imidacloprid, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Sulfur-based fungicides