Veronica serpyllifolia aka Thyme Speedwell

Taxonomy

Veronica serpyllifolia, also known as thyme-leaved speedwell or thymeleaf speedwell, is a perennial flowering plant in the plantain family. It is native to Europe but has been introduced to other continents. The plant has stable distribution and can be found in various habitats such as grassland, woodland rides, heaths, cultivated land, and lawns. It is a low perennial herb with creeping and rooting stems that produce prostrate lower branches. The leaves are opposite, elliptic to broadly ovate, glabrous, and either entire or slightly toothed. The flowers are bright blue to white, 4-8 mm wide, and arranged in a loose, elongate, terminal raceme. The plant produces small capsules that are notched and finely glandular-pubescent. If you want to get rid of speedwell, you can use Roundup Gel or ready-to-use spray like Roundup Fast Action Ready-to-Use, SBM Job done General Purpose Weedkiller, or Doff Glyphosate Weedkiller Ready-to-Use. On the other hand, Brightblue Speedwell is a rare houseplant that belongs to the Veronica genus. It is native to Eurasia and Africa and needs regular watering to thrive. The plant prefers long-lasting, direct light and well-draining soil. It doesn't need added fertilizers if you repot it each time it doubles in size.

Common names

Thyme Speedwell, Thyme Leaf Speedwell, Thymeleaf Speedwell

How to care for Thyme Speedwell

Difficulty

Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can successfully care for Thyme Speedwell due to its easy-going nature.

Water

Thyme Speedwell should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Thyme Speedwell loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Lighting

To ensure optimal growth, the Thyme Speedwell prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Toxicity

The toxicity level of this plant has not been officially confirmed by Ploi. If there is a possibility of ingestion of plant material with an uncertain toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is advisable to seek the assistance of a medical professional.

Fertilizer

Repotting the Thyme Speedwell is necessary either when it has doubled in size or once every year, whichever happens first. With fresh potting soil replenished annually, the plant will receive all the necessary nutrients, rendering the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that the source of a plant's energy is the sun, not fertilizer.


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