Needs Some Love
Indirect to Full Sunlight
Keep Soil Moist
Not Pet Safe
INDIRECT TO FULL SUN
☁︎ Needs some shade ☁︎
Parsley can wilt, droop, or burn quickly in hotter climates. A bit of afternoon shade can help prevent this heat stress.
4 HOURS OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT DAILY
Parsley doesn’t tolerate low light well. It does enjoy some shade, but if shaded for too long it can appear leggy, pale, and weak.
FIND YOUR LIGHT
Take a moment to note which direction the windows face in your space. Then tap around the room below to see how the light hits throughout the day.
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SOUTH-FACING WINDOW
⊹ Highest amount of sunlight ⊹
⊹ Consistent light all day ⊹
⊹ Perfect for "full sun" plants ⊹
EAST-FACING WINDOW
⊹ Soft morning sunlight ⊹
⊹ Avoids harsh afternoon rays ⊹
⊹ Perfect for low to indirect light plants ⊹
⚠︎ May not be bright enough for "full sun" plants
WEST-FACING WINDOW
⊹ Brightest in the afternoon ⊹
⊹ Warm, golden hour glow ⊹
⊹ Great for indirect-sun lovers ⊹
⚠︎ Can overheat sensitive plants
NORTH-FACING WINDOW
⊹ No direct sunlight ⊹
⊹ Avoids harsh afternoon rays ⊹
⊹ Perfect for shade-tolerant plants ⊹
⚠︎ Can be too dim for most houseplants. If this is your only light source, consider using a grow light for your sun-loving plants!
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KEEP SOIL MOIST
Parsley prefers evenly moist soil. If you forget to water, parsley will wilt fast and the tips can turn brown. Not allowing it to fully dry out + good drainage is key.
If you notice droopy or wilted leaves by midday, it’s begging for a drink!
MODERATE HUMIDITY
Parsley is pretty laidback, so indoor humidity is fine.
SOIL
PARSLEY DIGS A RICH AND MOISTURE-RETAINING MIX
When choosing a potting mix for this herb, look for mixes that include:
COCO COIR
COCO COIR
Looks like fluffy, light brown fibers like shredded coconut husk (what it's made from). Helps hold moisture without making the soil too wet.
PERLITE or
Looks like tiny white popcorn bits mixed into the soil. Improves drainage and prevents waterlogging.
COARSE SAND
Looks like gritty and chunky beach sand. Like perlite, it improves drainage and prevents waterlogging.
HARVESTING
ALWAYS USE CLEAN SCISSORS OR HANDS
You can start harvesting parsley when the stems are about 4 to 6 inches tall and when it has several strong stems.
A little snip every week or two keeps your parsley leafy and delays flowering.
IDENTIFY THE PRUNING SPOT
Always cut the outer stems first! Cut down near the base of the plant, close to the soil. The idea is to cut off an entire outer stem to encourage new growth from the center.
Avoid simply picking off individual leaves from the top. This can often weaken the plant over time.
OUTER VS INNER SNIPS
New parsley growth will always emerge from the center of the plant.
This means the outermost stems of parsley are the oldest, and the inner ones are the youngest. When you cut the outer stems, parsley will respond by pushing new growth from the center.
It is important to keep the center untouched and only harvest the older outer growth!
COMMON ISSUES
YELLOWING
A sign of overwatering or poor drainage of the pot. Although parsley prefers moist conditions, soil that remains soggy can lead to root rot.
Remove affected leaves. Dry out soil completely (1-5 days). Adjust your watering schedule for this plant.
If problem persists and/or you suspect root rot: remove from pot, trim away dead mushy roots, and repot in fresh soil.
WEAK GROWTH
A definite sign of not enough sunlight.
If you notice oregano leaf growth has started to slow or if it starts looking leggy and weak, it's time to move it to a brighter spot.
Give it a light trim to encourage stronger growth.
FLOWERING
Hot weather or long daylight hours can cause parsley to bolt. It is part of its natural cycle, usually in its second year.
This is essentially parsley’s sign off. Once it flowers, the leaves can turn bitter and growth slows down.
You can let it flower to attract pollinators or collect seeds, but you will need a fresh parsley plant for herbal purposes.
WILTING / DROOPING
Likely sign of dehydration or too much heat.
Give it some water and/or move to partial shade during midday sun.
PESTS
Sometimes issues can be the result of a pest infestation. Watch out for these creepy crawlers:
Aphids
Whiteflies
