Prussian Caraway Plant Care
Silphiodaucus prutenicus (L.) Spalik, Wojew., Banasiak, Piwczyński & Reduron
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Silphiodaucus prutenicus is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Apiaceae.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Prussian Caraway?
Water Prussian Caraway every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Prussian Caraway?
Prussian Caraway (Silphiodaucus prutenicus) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Silphiodaucus genus. Prussian Caraway is also known as Wild Caraway.
Prussian Caraway displays a tall, upright herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Prussian Caraway produces small clusters of white or pink flowers in umbrella-shaped inflorescences.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Prussian Caraway?
Silphiodaucus prutenicus requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Prussian Caraway Need?
Prussian Caraway thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Prussian Caraway Prefer?
Silphiodaucus prutenicus grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Prussian Caraway prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Prussian Caraway?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Prussian Caraway to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Prussian Caraway?
Feed Prussian Caraway every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Prussian Caraway?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Prussian Caraway?
Prussian Caraway can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps.
Is the Prussian Caraway Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Prussian Caraway, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Prussian Caraway?
Prussian Caraway is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leaf miners. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Prussian Caraway Need?
Prussian Caraway grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Prussian Caraway as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Prussian Caraway is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Silphiodaucus genus — compare its care with other Silphiodaucus species on PlantoScan.
Silphiodaucus is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Prussian Caraway thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Silphiodaucus prutenicus (L.) Spalik, Wojew., Banasiak, Piwczyński & Reduron, family Apiaceae (first published in Taxon 65: 579 (2016)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Prussian Caraway, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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