How to Care for Borago officinalis (Borage)

Korean name: 보리지

Borage is a herb characterized by its star-shaped blue flowers and hairy leaves. It typically grows 30 to 60 cm tall and is easy to grow in sunny locations. It is used both for culinary and medicinal purposes and is relatively easy to care for.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Southern Europe
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: edible, herb, beginner-friendly, flowering
• Also known as: Borage, Starflower

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, sunny locations.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
• Humidity: Thrives in normal humidity levels.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Borago officinalis?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Borago officinalis?

It likes Prefers bright, sunny locations.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained, fertile soil..

Is Borago officinalis safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Borago officinalis good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Thrives in normal humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..