How to grow and care for Daucus carota
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Daucus carota
Daucus carota 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
sowing
germination
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 Daucus carota
How often should I water?
check Daucus carota 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Daucus carota need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Daucus carota 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Daucus carota at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Daucus carota 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 Daucus carota is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Apiales, Family: Apiaceae, Genus: Daucus, Species: Daucus carota
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Daucus |
| Species | Daucus carota |
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