How to Care for Glebionis coronaria (Garland chrysanthemum)

Korean name: 쑥갓

Glebionis coronaria, commonly known as garland chrysanthemum, is an edible leafy vegetable with deeply lobed dark green leaves. It has a distinctive aromatic flavor and is widely used in salads and side dishes. It grows quickly and is relatively easy to cultivate.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Mediterranean region
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: edible, fast growing, beginner friendly, aromatic
• Also known as: Garland chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum greens, Crown daisy

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Well-drained fertile soil is preferred.
• Humidity: Grows well in average indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply a slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Glebionis coronaria?

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 Glebionis coronaria?

It likes Prefers bright sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Well-drained fertile soil is preferred..

Is Glebionis coronaria safe around pets?

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

Is Glebionis coronaria good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Grows well in average indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply a slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season..