
Filmy Angelica
About Filmy Angelica
Filmy Angelica most commonly grows in the open areas of woods and meadows of the central to southern Appalachian mountains. It is a herbaceous perennial that enjoys full sun to part shade with a stem that changes from green to purplish as it ages and can grow up to 6 feet high. Flowers generally bloom in late summer.
Taxonomy
Angelica triquinata
Angelica
Apiaceae
Apiales

How to care for Filmy Angelica

How often to water your Filmy Angelica

every 9
Filmy Angelica needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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

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Finding light for Filmy Angelica in your home

a window
Filmy Angelica love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Filmy Angelica does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Filmy Angelica in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Filmy Angelica

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Filmy Angelica after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Filmy Angelica is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Filmy Angelica 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
Filmy Angelica requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Filmy Angelica is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Filmy Angelica does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Filmy Angelica should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Filmy Angelica grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Filmy Angelica can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Filmy Angelica can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Filmy Angelica
Filmy Angelica
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
