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Sweet Cicely

About Sweet Cicely

Sweet Cicely is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in moderate sunlight 🌤 and should be less than 6 feet from a window.

Sweet Cicely belongs to the Myrrhis genus, and is native to Western and Central Europe.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Myrrhis odorata

Genus

Myrrhis

Family

Apiaceae

Order

Apiales

How to care for Sweet Cicely

💦 Water

How often to water your Sweet Cicely

Sweet Cicely 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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☀️ Light

Finding light for Sweet Cicely in your home

Sweet Cicely can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sweet Cicely in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Sweet Cicely

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Sweet Cicely: repot after 2X growth

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 Sweet Cicely after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Sweet Cicely is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Sweet Cicely →

Benefits of Growing Sweet Cicely →

Common Sweet Cicely Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Sweet Cicely →

💦 Water Needs

Sweet Cicely 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.

Sweet Cicely Water Frequency →

Sweet Cicely Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Sweet Cicely can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing 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 🏡.

Sweet Cicely Light Requirements →

Sweet Cicely Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Sweet Cicely 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Sweet Cicely can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Sweet Cicely Temperature Tolerance →

Sweet Cicely Hardiness Zones →

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Sweet Cicely, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.