How to grow and care for Conium maculatum L.
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Conium maculatum L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Apiaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in temperate and subtropical regions.
🌺 Flower
It has a large corymbose inflorescence or a compound umbel inflorescence.
🎋 Stem
Most of them have hollow stems, making them vulnerable to external impact, so handle with care.
🪴 Root&Soil
Most have well-developed taproots.
water
How to water Conium maculatum L.
How often should I water?
check Conium maculatum L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Conium maculatum L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Conium maculatum L. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Conium maculatum L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Conium maculatum L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Conium maculatum L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Apiales, Family: Apiaceae, Genus: Conium, Species: Conium maculatum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Biennial, Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Conium |
| Species | Conium maculatum |
Is Conium maculatum L. toxic?
Conium maculatum L. is dangerous to Dog, Cat
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Cat
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