Chamomile Growing Guide

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Growing Chamomile in Containers

A fresh herb that has been used as a remedy for inflammation, stomach cramps, and sleeplessness, chamomile is a fragrant, quick-growing plant. There are two different types of chamomile you can grow in your home: German and Roman. If you think chamomile is a great plant to have in your balcony garden and you’re wondering how to grow chamomile in a pot, Patio Growers has all your answers in this guide. Learn about growing chamomile in containers with this overview of seasonality and plant needs, as well as some quick tips to get you started.

Getting Started

When growing chamomile, you might want to go with the German version, as it’s an annual that comes back every year (unlike the Roman chamomile). We recommend placing your plant in rich soil and watering it about an inch a week. Chamomile likes south or west-facing windows best to ensure it gets enough sunlight. While your chamomile can survive 100-degree days, it does best in moderate weather between 60-68℉.

Quick Tips

If you’ve bought a plant that’s already growing in a pot, you just need these quick tips to continue caring for it. Keep your chamomile growing in containers with this advice:

North America

Zones

Chamomile prefers zones 3-9.

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Light

Full sun is best, but partial shade works too.

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Common Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips

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Common Diseases

Powdery Mildew, White Rust, Leaf Blight

Now that you know how to grow chamomile in a pot, you can add it to the rest of your herbal garden. And learn how to take care of the rest of your balcony plants when you check out our blog.

The Details

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