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Hypericum

Hypericum

St. John's wort berries

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonYear-round
Cut flowersLasts 2 weeks in a vase

Meaning

Good luck, things going well

Clusters of round little berries. They really brighten a bouquet.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Eating it causes vomiting, and it can make skin sensitive to light.

Light

Out of direct sun

Water

Change the water every 3 days

Temperature

Room temperature

Preservative

Not needed

Do this when you get home

  1. Cut the stems on a slant and strip leaves that would sit underwater
  2. Stand them in clean water

Day to day

  • Change the water about every 3 days
  • The berries are for looking at, not for eating

Common questions

The leaves wilted first?

Hypericum leaves age before the berries. Pull the leaves off and keep enjoying the fruit.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.