Curry plant
Helichrysum italicum · Strawflowers · Aster family
Also known as: Italian Strawflower · Immortelle
Easy30–60cmPet-friendlyEdible
Curry plant care at a glance
Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Curry plant
Possible pests on Curry plant include Slugs and snails and Aphids. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew. Curry plant is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Slugs and snails Low
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Powdery mildew Low
Weather
- Winter cold damage Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Curry plant
- Which pests affect Curry plant?
- Possible pests on Curry plant include Slugs and snails and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Curry plant?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew.
- Is Curry plant toxic to cats and dogs?
- Curry plant is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Curry plant need?
- Curry plant has a low water requirement.
- What light does Curry plant need?
- Curry plant prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Curry plant frost-hardy?
- Curry plant is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -10 °C.
- Can you eat Curry plant?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.