Turgenia latifolia — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Turgenia latifolia

Turgenia Latifolia

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A note from PlantMom

Greater bur parsley is fairly disease-resistant and usually not prone to illnesses. However, it can be vulnerable to pests and diseases present in its environment. Such infections are typically mild. In terms of care, the plant requires moderate maintenance. Regular pruning is needed to keep a good appearance and support healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help encourage flowering. Greater bur parsley is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, like a garden or patio, and does not demand much gardening experience. It may need more attention when grown indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Turgenia Latifolia.

Light

Greater bur parsley comes from well-lit, open habitats and does best in full sun. It can tolerate partial shade but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is recognized for its sun-loving habit.

Temperature

Greater bur parsley is a plant that grows best in temperate conditions with temperatures from 68 to 95 °F (20 to 35 °C). Cultivating greater bur parsley in colder areas may require extra protective measures, such as covering it or bringing it indoors for the winter.

Fertilizer

Greater bur parsley benefits from regular, dilute applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf development. You should apply fertilizer about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is essential for foliage, and providing nitrogen-rich sources supports Greater bur parsley’s growth.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Turgenia
Family
Apiaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
20 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer
Native Area
Libya, Turkey, India, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Pakistan, Slovenia, Morocco, Croatia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Russia, Iraq, Germany, Romania, Belgium, Moldova, Portugal, France, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Armenia, Greece, Ukraine, Lebanon, Serbia, China, Afghanistan, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Hungary, Turkmenistan
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Greater bur-parsley en Broadleaf false carrot en Broad caucalis
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