Foeniculum Vulgare
About Foeniculum Vulgare
Fennel flowers have a sweet, mildly anise or licorice flavor. They are used in egg and fish dishes.
Taxonomy
Foeniculum vulgare
Foeniculum
Apiaceae
Apiales
Also known as
Common Fennel, Common Fennel, Fennel, Florence fennel and Finocchio
How to care for Foeniculum Vulgare
Water
How often to water your Foeniculum Vulgare
every 9
Foeniculum Vulgare 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
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.
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Finding light for Common Fennel in your home
a window
Foeniculum Vulgare love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Foeniculum Vulgare does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Foeniculum Vulgare in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Foeniculum Vulgare
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 Foeniculum Vulgare after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Foeniculum Vulgare is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Foeniculum Vulgare 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
Foeniculum Vulgare 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
Foeniculum Vulgare is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.
Growth Pattern
Foeniculum Vulgare grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Foeniculum Vulgare can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Foeniculum Vulgare
Foeniculum Vulgare
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.
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