How to Care for Ammi majus (Bishop's Weed)

Korean name: 아미초

Ammi majus is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with small white flowers arranged in umbels. The finely divided leaves are light and airy, and the plant typically grows 60–90 cm tall. It is widely used as a cut flower and is relatively easy to care for.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Mediterranean region
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: cut flower, herbaceous, partial shade, annual or biennial
• Also known as: Bishop's Weed, Queen Anne's Lace

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Requires well-draining, fertile soil.
• Humidity: Suitable for average household humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C (64~81°F)
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer once a month.

Common questions

How often should you water Ammi majus?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Ammi majus?

It likes Prefers bright, indirect light.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Requires well-draining, fertile soil..

Is Ammi majus safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Ammi majus good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C (64~81°F). Humidity: Suitable for average household humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer once a month..