Wilting Rosemary Plants

Causes

• Rosemary wilts when the potting soil becomes dry and the plant roots need water. To prevent wilt, water regularly; if you notice wilting leaves, give your plant a good drink.

Tips

• Rosemary needs well-draining potting soil, so its roots aren't standing in water. The plant grows best when kept slightly moist; don't let the soil dry out thoroughly, or you'll stress the roots.

Time Frame

• The University of Arizona's Backyard Gardener suggests watering plants every three to five days. If you're growing rosemary as a perennial, wither in the ground or in a container, it can withstand less water as it ages and the roots develop.