Herbs & Edibles
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
A Mediterranean shrub that treats the average kitchen windowsill as a survival challenge.
- Typical watering
- Every ~7 days
- Light
- full sun, 6+ hours
- Difficulty
- demanding
Care tips
- Give 6-8 hours of direct sun or a strong grow light
- Water when the top 3 cm dries - it dies dry fast and wet slowly
- Keep air moving; still, humid air breeds powdery mildew
- Harvest sprig tips often to keep it bushy
- It prefers cool winters around 10-15°C indoors
Common questions
How often should I water a rosemary? +
A healthy indoor rosemary typically wants water every 7 days or so. Treat that as a starting cadence, not a rule — pot size, light, and season all shift it, so check the soil before you pour.
How much light does a rosemary need? +
A rosemary does best in full sun, 6+ hours light. If it stretches, fades, or stalls, adjust its spot before changing anything else.
Is a rosemary toxic to cats or dogs? +
The rosemary is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA plant lists — still best kept out of chewing range.
Typical guidance for a healthy rosemary — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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