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Coriander care for Indian homes
Coriandrum sativum
Fresh coriander leaves for daily cooking. Easy to grow from seeds.
The essentials
Coriander care at a glance
- Light
- Bright light
- Water
- Every 2-3 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Space
- Small space, up to 60 cm
Watering needs vary with light, pot size and growing conditions. Check the soil rather than following a fixed schedule.
Make sure it fits your home
Check placement and household safety.
Household safety
Pets: Not confirmed — check before choosing.
Children: Listed as safe.
Coriander leaves and seeds are common culinary foods for humans; pet-safe status remains conservative until veterinary source is attached.
People with Apiaceae allergies should use caution.
Placement
- Indoors
- Okay
- Balcony
- Excellent
- Low-light room
- Poor
- Air conditioning
- Medium
Care notes
Partial sun, harvest regularly
Monsoon risk: Medium.
Humidity needs: Medium.
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Before you buy
- Often better grown from seed than bought as a mature plant.
- Choose dense young seedlings before bolting.
Look out for
- Flowering/bolting plant if buying for leaves
- Yellow seedlings
- Damping-off at soil line
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