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American brooklime (Veronica americana) Care Guide
Care guide for American brooklime: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Stevie Steele · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-65%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.7-7.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~0.2 m (0.8 ft).
Origin
Native to: Alabama, Alaska, Alberta, Aleutian Is., Arizona, Arkansas.
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