Rosemary is the herb of remembrance—but keeping it alive inside your house can feel like a memory test. If you’ve ever watched your rosemary shrivel in a windowsill while your pothos thrives in chaos, you’re not alone. Rosemary is picky. But with the right setup, you can grow it indoors all winter long—and have fresh sprigs for tea, foot soaks, and roasted potatoes.
Rosemary needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Place it in a south-facing window or sunroom.
- If natural light is limited, use a full-spectrum LED grow light for 12–14 hours daily.
- Trailing varieties like Blue Rain or Huntington Carpet do especially well indoors.
Rosemary hates wet feet.
- Use a terracotta pot with drainage holes.
- Choose a well-draining soil mix—equal parts potting soil, perlite, and coarse sand.
- Avoid overwatering. Let the top inch of soil dry out before watering again.
- Air & Humidity: Mimic the Mediterranean
Rosemary thrives in dry, breezy conditions, not humid corners.
- Avoid placing it near steamy kitchens or bathrooms.
- If your home is dry, mist occasionally or place near a fan for airflow.
- Don’t crowd it with other plants—rosemary likes space.
Bonus Tips:
- Refresh the soil annually to prevent root rot.
- Prune lightly to encourage bushy growth.
- Use cuttings to propagate new plants if your original starts to fade.
Nurse-Core Ritual:
“Place your rosemary in the sun. Brew a cup of tea. Ask yourself what you need to remember.”