How to Care for Helichrysum italicum (Curry Plant)

Korean name: 커리플랜트

The Curry Plant is a herb with silvery leaves and small yellow flowers. It emits a strong fragrance and grows well in partial shade. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and is relatively easy to care for.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Mediterranean
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: hardy, fragrant, herb, drought tolerant
• Also known as: Curry Plant, Immortelle, Everlasting

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light or partial shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is almost dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining sandy soil.
• Humidity: Thrives in dry conditions.
• Temperature: Keep between 18 and 27°C.
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Helichrysum italicum?

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

Where should you keep Helichrysum italicum?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light or partial shade.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Use well-draining sandy soil..

Is Helichrysum italicum safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Helichrysum italicum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around Keep between 18 and 27°C.. Humidity: Thrives in dry conditions.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season..