Digitalis Purpurea

Digitalis Purpurea is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Common Foxglove →

Common Common Foxglove Problems →

Digitalis Purpurea prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Common Foxglove Water Frequency →

Common Foxglove Root Rot →

Digitalis Purpurea requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Foxglove Light Requirements →

Common Foxglove Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Digitalis Purpurea is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Digitalis Purpurea is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Digitalis Purpurea does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Common Foxglove →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Foxglove →

Digitalis Purpurea should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Digitalis Purpurea is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Common Foxglove →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Digitalis Purpurea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Foxglove Temperature Tolerance →

The seeds of Digitalis Purpurea can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Common Foxglove →
• Drooping Common Foxglove Leaves →
• Common Foxglove Dropping Leaves →
• Common Foxglove Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Common Foxglove →
• Brown Spots on Common Foxglove →
• Common Foxglove Leaves Falling Over →
• Common Foxglove Leaves Curling →
• Common Foxglove Yellow Leaves →
• Common Foxglove Root Rot →