Eryngium foetidum

Culantro

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Aromatic perennial herb with serrated, spiny-edged leaves resembling coriander. Native to tropical Americas, widely used as a culinary spice in Latin American cuisine.
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Plant Details

Common Name Culantro
Family Apiaceae
Genus Eryngium
Species Foetidum
Origin Tropical Americas
Blooming Foliage plant, small white flowers in summer
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Partial sun or bright indirect light, avoid harsh midday heat

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Fertilization

Apply liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season

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Pruning

Harvest leaves frequently to prevent bolting and encourage bushy growth

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 10000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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