How to Care for Hypericum androsaemum (Tutsan)

Korean name: 히페리쿰

Hypericum androsaemum is a flowering plant commonly used as cut flowers and for its fruiting branches in floral arrangements. It has oval leaves, yellow flowers in summer, and round berries. It is relatively easy to care for, making it suitable for home gardening.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Europe, North Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: cut flower, fruiting, beginner friendly, florist use, ornamental
• Also known as: Tutsan, Sweet Amber, Rock Rose

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Hypericum androsaemum?

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

Where should you keep Hypericum androsaemum?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Hypericum androsaemum safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Hypericum androsaemum good for beginners?

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