How to Care for Coriandrum sativum

Korean name: 고수

This is a strongly aromatic herb essential in Southeast Asian and Mexican cuisine. The seeds (coriander) are also used as a spice.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Southern Europe, Western Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: herb, cooking, edible, aromatic

Care Guide

• Light: bright direct light to indirect light.
• Watering: Water when the surface of the soil is dry.
• Soil: well-draining mixed soil
• Humidity: average humidity
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season

Common questions

How often should you water Coriandrum sativum?

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

Where should you keep Coriandrum sativum?

It likes bright direct light to indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use well-draining mixed soil.

Is Coriandrum sativum safe around pets?

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

Is Coriandrum sativum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: average humidity. Fertilise balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.