How to grow and care for Foeniculum vulgare Hill
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Foeniculum vulgare Hill, Florence fennel, Fresh fennel
Foeniculum vulgare Hill 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 Foeniculum vulgare Hill
How often should I water?
check Foeniculum vulgare Hill 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 Foeniculum vulgare Hill need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Foeniculum vulgare Hill 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 Foeniculum vulgare Hill at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Foeniculum vulgare Hill 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 Foeniculum vulgare Hill is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Apiales, Family: Apiaceae, Genus: Foeniculum, Species: Foeniculum vulgare
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Biennial, Annual |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Foeniculum |
| Species | Foeniculum vulgare |
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