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How to care for Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Written by Benjamin — a plant parent, not a search engine.
How often should I water Rosemary, and what light does it need?
Rosemary thrives on sun, dry soil, and airflow — it's basically a mini Mediterranean shrub for your windowsill. Water it sparingly and it rewards you with fragrant sprigs. Water it every 7–10 days while it is growing and every 14–21 days in winter, always checking the soil first. Give it direct sun. It is non-toxic to cats and dogs — more detail below.
Last updated August 14, 2026
At a glance
- Watering style
- soak dry
- 7–10 days growing · 14–21 days winter
- Light
- Direct sun
- Humidity
- low
- Pet safety
- Non-toxic to pets
The short version
The one-sentence rule
Let the soil dry out between waterings — rosemary prefers being a little dry to wet. Good drainage is non-negotiable.
Light, made concrete
What direct sun actually means
Direct sun — a sunny south or west sill, several hours of true sunlight a day. Perfect for succulents, cacti and aloe.
Pet safety
Is Rosemary toxic to cats or dogs?
No — Non-toxic to cats and dogs. It is not considered toxic to pets, but any plant can upset a sensitive stomach, so it is still not a salad bar.
Good to know
Who this plant is for
- ✓kitchen herbs
- ✓sunny windows
- ✓low-water cooking herbs
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