Glycyrrhiza glabra

Licorice

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Perennial herbaceous plant with sweet rhizomatous roots, pinnate leaves, and purple-blue flower clusters. Native to Southern Europe.
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Plant Details

Common Name Licorice
Family Fabaceae
Genus Glycyrrhiza
Species Glabra
Origin Southern Europe, Asia Minor
Blooming Summer, purple-blue pea-like flowers
Leaf Color Light to medium green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Deep loamy soil rich in organic matter, excellent drainage required for rhizomes

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Watering

Regular watering during growth, allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun is ideal; indoors needs bright direct light near south-facing window

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Fertilization

Low nitrogen fertilizer with higher phosphorus for root development. Monthly spring-summer application.

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Pruning

Prune back dead foliage after flowering or late autumn before dormancy

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip

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 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
46° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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