Mildly toxic to cats and dogs. Eating it can cause vomiting or a skin reaction.
Light
Bright, indirect light
Water
Change the water every 2 days
Temperature
10-25°C
Preservative
Not needed
Do this when you get home
- Cut the stems on a slant, and strip leaves and side shoots that would sit underwater
- Stand them in clean water, about 1/3 of the way up the stems
Day to day
- Change the water every 2 days, and recut the stems while you're at it
- A center that lifts a little, and petals that tip back, is just how they open
Common questions
The water goes cloudy fast?
Chamomile is branched. Get every underwater leaf off, and wash the vase when you change the water.