What type of sun does a rosemary plant (potted) need?
These plants need at least 6-8 hours of full sun to thrive, whether in the ground or containers. Even those indoors need to be located in the brightest area of the home or receive supplemental lighting. Here is more information on growing and caring for these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/growing-rosemary-plants-rosemary-plant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/grow-rosemary-indoors.htm
Just moved to a new house that has 2 very large rosemary bushes on the side of my steps leading up the the house. One of the bushes looks great, but the other one is shrivelled (though it has A LOT of purple blooms). It's not really dried up or discolored, just has underturned branches and shrivelled in appearance. There are A LOT of bees in this particular rosemary bush, whereas, the other one doesn't have nearly as many bees. I'm a gardening newbie. . . trying to find out all I can about how to care for these bushes. Can you help?
Rosemary usually blooms in early spring. The difference in appearance might be the fact that it's in bloom now. I imagine that the bees are attracted to the blooms, and are concentrating on that particular plant. The following article should be of help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/growing-rosemary-plants-rosemary-plant-care.htm
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When can I transplant a large potted rosemary from container to ground? I live close to Panama City, Fl.
Siince you live in zone 8, now would be an ideal time. Beimg one of the "mediterranean" herbs, the soil should be moist but well drained. Transplanting during the your cooler temperatures will allow root growth to ensure the plants being established before the heat of summer.
Have been doing really well. All of a sudden dropping needles. Also some critter is digging nightly. Suggestions?
This article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/growing-rosemary-plants-rosemary-plant-care.htm
If your plant is in a container, you might be experiencing winter leaf drop. I've grown rosemary "Arp" for years, and it always drops some foliage as spring arrives. "Arp" is the most hardy variety, and mine have experienced and survived of temperatures in the low teens...BUT, they were extremely well drained, and protected from the wind.
On the critter issue, try to find out what kind of critter. Sometimes an inch of sharp edged gravel is all it takes to discourage them. Good luck.
I've had a small rosemary plant for a little more than a year. It lived outside all summer and has been happily residing indoors all winter. I moved it last week and noticed this strange pile of what maybe looks like worm castings in the dish underneath the pot. It seems to be coming out of the drainage hole in the pot itself. Anyone know what this is? If it's good or bad or what? I haven't seen any other signs of insects aside from this.
I would recommend treating both the plant and soil with neem oil, should there be a pest infestation, especially in the soil. Repotting may help as well, replacing with fresh soil.
First an apparently healthy rosemary started dying from the "trunk" out. I destroyed it but now a hedge of rosemary and cistus in a nearby spot are dying. .there seem to be some sort of white lumpy spots on the branches. What is it? What can I do to save the rest?
How long have the plants been in this area? Is it well drained? I've found that rosemary is very intolerant of wet feet in the winter, and cold with wet feet sounds the death knell. Don't know about the white lumpy spots unless it's mealybugs or scale that mimics mealies.
This could be a sign of sprayed pesticide off run from around the area leaching into your property
Why are the leaves of my outdoor potted rosemary curling? Is it safe cook with?
Is the plant getting enough moisture? Thee only time I've seen curled rosemary leaves is when it's wilted. It should be safe to eat.