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Wild Parsley Plant Care
Sison amomum L.
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Sison amomum, also known as "Amomum sison," is a striking plant with large, glossy leaves that have a unique heart shape and deep green color. Native to the Philippines, this plant is sought after for its distinctive foliage and tropical appearance.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Wild Parsley?
Water Wild Parsley every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Wild Parsley Native To?
What Is the Wild Parsley?
Wild Parsley (Sison amomum) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Sison genus. Wild Parsley is native to Western and Southern Europe, North Africa and Turkey. Wild Parsley is also known as Corn Parsley, Stone Parsley.
Wild Parsley displays an upright, clumping herb growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Wild Parsley produces small umbels of white or pink flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 10 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Wild Parsley?
Sison amomum requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Wild Parsley Need?
Wild Parsley thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Wild Parsley Prefer?
Sison amomum grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Wild Parsley prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Wild Parsley?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Wild Parsley to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Wild Parsley?
Feed Wild Parsley every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Wild Parsley?
Repot every 1-2 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 Wild Parsley?
Wild Parsley can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps.
Is the Wild Parsley Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 Wild Parsley?
Wild Parsley is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, spider mites. 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 Wild Parsley Need?
Wild Parsley grows outdoors in USDA Zone 7a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 7a. Wild Parsley is native to Western and Southern Europe, North Africa and Turkey.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Wild Parsley 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 Sison genus — compare its care with other Sison species on PlantoScan.
Sison is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Wild Parsley thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Sison amomum L., family Apiaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 252 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Wild Parsley is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 7a – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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