Caucalis platycarpos is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, the only member of the genus Caucalis. Common names are carrot bur parsley, small bur-parsley, and burr parsley. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East as far east as Iran.Caucalis platycarpos is an annual up to 40 cm (16 in) tall with trailing stems. Leaves are highly divided into many small leaflets. Flowers are produced in an umbel of 2 to 5 flowers, each with white or pink petals. Fruit is an oblong capsule with many hooked spines on the surface.
Hedgehog parsley has strong disease resistance and is generally unlikely to develop illnesses. Still, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its surroundings. These infections are generally mild. Care-wise, this plant needs a moderate amount of attention. It should be pruned regularly to keep a good appearance and support healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help encourage flowering. Hedgehog parsley is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive experience in plant care. It may need more attention when grown indoors.
How to keep Orlaya Platycarpos.
Light
Hedgehog parsley does best with plenty of light, reflecting its native habitat, and does not need to be kept in shade. Not enough light can limit its full development; however, excessive exposure can scorch it. Different growth stages tolerate similar light conditions.
Temperature
Hedgehog parsley grows best in its native habitat when temperatures are between 68 and 95 °F (20 and 35 ℃). During different seasons, small adjustments may be necessary to maintain this temperature range for optimal growth.
Fertilizer
Hedgehog parsley does well with regular, diluted fertilizer applications to encourage healthy leaf development. Fertilize hedgehog parsley roughly once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, so adding nitrogen-rich nutrients helps hedgehog parsley thrive.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Orlaya
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 15 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Libya, Turkey, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Morocco, Croatia, Belarus, Russia, Iraq, Germany, Romania, Belgium, Moldova, Portugal, France, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Poland, Armenia, Greece, Ukraine, Lebanon, Serbia, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Hungary, Turkmenistan
Other names.
