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Daucus aureus Care Guide

Care guide for Daucus aureus: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Daucus aureus

📷 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

✅ Daucus aureus is generally pet-safe — details.

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.0-7.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Algeria, Canary Is., Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, Lebanon-Syria.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.