Spotted Water Hemlock
About Spotted Water Hemlock
Spotted Water Hemlock is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Spotted Water Hemlock likes soil that is well draining.
Spotted Water Hemlock belongs to the Cicuta genus, and is native to North America.
⚠️ Spotted Water Hemlock is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Cicuta maculata
Cicuta
Apiaceae
Apiales
Also known as
spotted water hemlock, spotted parsley, spotted cowbane and suicide root
How to care for Spotted Water Hemlock
How often to water your Spotted Water Hemlock
every 9
Spotted Water Hemlock 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
Finding light for Spotted Water Hemlock in your home
a window
Spotted Water Hemlock love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Spotted Water Hemlock does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Spotted Water Hemlock in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Spotted Water Hemlock
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 Spotted Water Hemlock after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Spotted Water Hemlock
Spotted Water Hemlock
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.