Plant care
Double-flowered Chamomiletemperature & humidity
Chamaemelum nobile 'Flore Pleno'
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Ideal temperature for double-flowered chamomile
Temperature kills fewer double-flowered chamomile plants than you'd think. What kills them is the micro-climate within a normal-temperature room — a leaf pressed against single-glazed winter glass, the hot dry updraft directly above a radiator, the cold blast from an AC vent. The thermostat reading at 10-24°C (50-75°F) is fine; the spot you put the plant in matters more. Below roughly 10°C growth pauses; cold beyond that pushes it into dormancy rather than killing it outright.
Cold tolerance & winter care
Double-flowered Chamomile is comparatively hardy (USDA 4-9, RHS H5). Within that range it tolerates a cold dormant spell outdoors; outside it, grow it in a container you can move under cover or overwinter in a cool but frost-free spot. Hardiness assumes an established plant in well-drained soil — a wet, cold root zone kills far more plants than cold air alone.
Humidity for double-flowered chamomile
Double-flowered Chamomile sits happiest at around 40-60% relative humidity. Likes open, well-ventilated conditions and ordinary humidity. Stagnant humid air around the dense double flowers can trigger fungal rot, so airflow matters more than added moisture. The usual low-humidity tell is crisp brown leaf tips and edges while the soil moisture is fine — a sign the air, not the watering, is the problem. If you need to raise it, the reliable methods are grouping plants together, standing the pot on a tray of damp pebbles (the pot above the waterline, never in it), or running a small humidifier in winter when indoor heating dries the air most. Misting is the least effective — it raises humidity for minutes, not hours.
Double-flowered Chamomile temperature & humidity — frequently asked questions
What temperature is best for double-flowered chamomile?
Double-flowered Chamomile grows best between 10-24°C (50-75°F). Keep it out of cold draughts, off freezing windowsills in winter, and away from the hot dry air directly above radiators — the extremes matter far more than the average room temperature.
How cold can double-flowered chamomile tolerate?
Double-flowered Chamomile starts to suffer below roughly 10°C. It tolerates a cold dormant period within USDA 4-9, but a wet cold root zone is more dangerous than cold air.
What humidity does double-flowered chamomile need?
Double-flowered Chamomile prefers about 40-60% relative humidity. Likes open, well-ventilated conditions and ordinary humidity. Stagnant humid air around the dense double flowers can trigger fungal rot, so airflow matters more than added moisture.
How do I raise humidity for double-flowered chamomile?
Group it with other plants, stand the pot on a tray of damp pebbles (kept above the waterline), or run a small humidifier in winter. Misting only helps for a few minutes, so it is the weakest option for a plant that genuinely needs more humidity.
Can double-flowered chamomile live outside?
Double-flowered Chamomile is rated for USDA zone 4-9 and RHS hardiness H5. Within that range it can stay outdoors; outside it, grow it in a moveable container and protect the roots from a wet, cold winter.
More double-flowered chamomile care
In the UK? Keeping double-flowered chamomile warm in a UK home covers the radiator, single-glazing and heating-season humidity angle. Temperature and humidity are one piece. See the full double-flowered chamomile care guide, its cold-hardiness guide, and watering schedule — humidity and watering problems are easy to confuse.