How to Care for Matricaria chamomilla

Korean name: 캐모마일

An herb that produces small white flowers with an apple scent. It has calming effects when brewed as tea and is popular for its cute flowers.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Europe
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: tea, flowering herb, calming, fragrance

Care Guide

• Light: At least 6 hours of sunlight.
• Watering: Water when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Moderate.
• Temperature: 10~25°C
• Fertilizer: Once with slow-release fertilizer in spring.

Common questions

How often should you water Matricaria chamomilla?

Water when the soil dries out. Roughly every 5 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Matricaria chamomilla?

It likes At least 6 hours of sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining soil..

Is Matricaria chamomilla safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Matricaria chamomilla good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~25°C. Humidity: Moderate.. Fertilise Once with slow-release fertilizer in spring..