Fool's Parsley
Also known as
Fool's cicely, Poison parsley and Aethusa
Taxonomy
Aethusa cynapium
Aethusa
Apiaceae
Apiales
How to care for Fool's Parsley
Water
How often to water your Fool's Parsley
every 9
Fool's Parsley needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Orlando, Florida.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Orlando, Florida
60% Medium
Finding light for Fool's Parsley in your home
a window
Fool's Parsley love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Fool's Parsley does not tolerate low light š«.
Orlando, Florida currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light āļø.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Fool's Parsley
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fool's Parsley after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Fool's Parsley prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Fool's Parsley requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Fool's Parsley
Fool's Parsley
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Orlando, Florida, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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