Mooncarrot

Also known as

Athamanta caucasica, Athamanta collina, Athamanta daucifolia, Athamanta daucoides, Athamanta libanotis pyrenaica, Athamanta montana sibirica, Athamanta pubescens, Athamanta pyrenaica, Athamanta riviniana, Athamantha libanotis, Balinotella libanotis leiocarpa, Balinotella libanotis pyrenaica, Bubon pyrenaicus, Crithmum pyrenaicum, Libanotis alpina, Libanotis athamanthoides, Libanotis athamantica, Libanotis athamantina, Libanotis athamantoides, Libanotis candollei, Libanotis crithmoides, Libanotis daucifolia, Libanotis daucifolia athamantoides, Libanotis daucoides, Libanotis daucus-creticus, Libanotis elata, Libanotis gracilis, Libanotis hosteana, Libanotis hostiana, Libanotis humilis, Libanotis leiocarpa, Libanotis libanotis, Libanotis major, Libanotis montana, Libanotis montana athamanthoides, Libanotis montana bipinnata, Libanotis montana candollei, Libanotis montana-ferulacea, Libanotis montana gracilis, Libanotis montana leiocarpa, Libanotis montana pubescens, Libanotis nitens, Libanotis nitida, Libanotis pubescens, Libanotis pyrenaica, Libanotis pyrenaica athamantoides, Libanotis pyrenaica bipinnata, Libanotis pyrenaica callayi, Libanotis pyrenaica eulibanotis, Libanotis pyrenaica glabra, Libanotis pyrenaica montana, Libanotis riviniana, Libanotis sibirica, Libanotis taurica, Libanotis vulgaris, Libanotis vulgaris pubescens, Ligusticum athamantoides, Ligusticum divaricatilobum, Ligusticum sibiricum, Seseli athamanthoides, Seseli athamantoides acaule, Seseli libanotis athamantoides, Seseli libanotis bipinnatum, Seseli libanotis callayi, Seseli libanotis glabrum, Seseli libanotis intermedium, Seseli libanotis leiocarpum, Seseli libanotis longilobum, Seseli libanotis maius, Seseli libanotis pubescens, Seseli libanotis pyrenaicum, Seseli libanotis sibiricum, Seseli libanotum, Seseli nitidum, Seseli pencanum, Seseli pubicarpum, Seseli reichenbachii, Seseli sibiricum, Seseli vulgare and Sium ammi

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Seseli libanotis

Genus

Seseli

Family

Apiaceae

Order

Apiales

How to care for Mooncarrot

💦 Water

How often to water your Mooncarrot

Mooncarrot 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 Mooncarrot in your home

Mooncarrot love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Mooncarrot does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Mooncarrot

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Mooncarrot: 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 Mooncarrot after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Mooncarrot 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

Mooncarrot 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

Mooncarrot 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
Mooncarrot can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🍂 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 Mooncarrot, 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.