Water
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Smooth Honeywort (Cerinthe glabra) is an elegant annual with attractive, waxy foliage and dangling, bell-shaped, cream-colored flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily but can tolerate some afternoon shade in very hot climates.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures between 18-24°C during the day and slightly cooler at night. Protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season with a diluted balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic to pets and humans.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Prune lightly after flowering to remove spent flower stalks and any dead or damaged foliage. This encourages a bushier habit and can promote further blooming. Avoid heavy pruning, as it can stress the plant.
Propagate Cerinthe glabra from seed sown in spring or autumn. Seeds benefit from stratification; sow in trays of well-draining compost and keep moist.
Young plants can be transplanted carefully once they have developed a few true leaves.
Repot young plants annually or as needed in spring. Mature plants generally prefer to be slightly pot-bound and may only require repotting every 2-3 years. Use a free-draining potting mix.
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Where Smooth Honeywort (Cerinthe glabra) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Cerinthe |
| Species | Cerinthe glabra |
Similar in genus Cerinthe
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