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Also known as
German Chamomile, German Chamomile, Chamomile, Camomile, Hungarian chamomile, Wild chamomile, Blue chamomile and Scented mayweed
Taxonomy
Matricaria chamomilla
Matricaria
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Blue Chamomile

How often to water your Blue Chamomile

every 9
Blue Chamomile needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Houston, Texas.
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

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.
Houston, Texas
41% Low

Growing Blue Chamomile in Houston right now
Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌
January 27th, 2023
Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Houston is currently medium 👌.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…
Sunlight will increase by 20.8% ☀️
January 27th, 2023
Houston is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Houston is expected to increase by 20.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.9 megajoules of energy per m2 p…
Daylight will increase by 0.6 hours 📈
January 28th, 2023
This month, Houston is getting an average of 6.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 6.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.8 total hours of dayl…
Finding light for German Chamomile in your home

a window
Blue Chamomile love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Houston, Texas ⛅.
Blue Chamomile does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

How to fertilize Blue Chamomile

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 Blue Chamomile after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Blue Chamomile is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Blue Chamomile 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
Blue Chamomile 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
Blue Chamomile 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
Blue Chamomile 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
Blue Chamomile is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.
Growth Pattern
Blue Chamomile grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Blue Chamomile can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Blue Chamomile 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 Blue Chamomile
Blue Chamomile
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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