cow parsnip
About cow parsnip
cow parsnip is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is a fun challenge to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
cow parsnip likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
cow parsnip belongs to the Heracleum genus, and is native to North America andAsia.
⚠️ cow parsnip 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.
Taxonomy
Heracleum maximum
Heracleum
Apiaceae
Apiales
Also known as
cow parsnip, American cow-parsnip, Indian celery, Indian rhubarb, pushki and Heracleum lanatum
How to care for cow parsnip
How often to water your cow parsnip
cow parsnip 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 cow parsnip in your home
cow parsnip love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
cow parsnip does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of cow parsnip in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize cow parsnip
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 cow parsnip after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for cow parsnip
cow parsnip
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.