coriandrum
sativum
sativum
Care level
Easy
Popularity
Star
Unlike other plants in its group, this one features leaves that change shape dramatically from bottom to top, starting out broad and rounded near the soil and becoming finely divided and delicate higher on the stem. It grows into an upright form and produces clusters of tiny, pale flowers that later develop into small, bead-like seed cases.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (32°F - 86°F)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Rapid growth
This plant grows rapidly. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & self-pollinating
The coriandrum sativum can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.