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Chamomile

Chamomile

German chamomile

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonSpring–summer
Cut flowersLasts 7-10 days in a vase

Meaning

Strength in hard times, calm

A bunch of little white daisies. Fresh, and they last.

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

  1. Cut the stems on a slant, and strip leaves and side shoots that would sit underwater
  2. 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.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.