Bupleurum odontites
Care, watering, light and tips for Bupleurum odontites on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Apiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Bupleurum odontites
Bupleurum odontites, commonly known as Narrowleaf Thorow Wax, is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It features slender stems with narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, greenish-yellow flowers clustered in umbels. Its ethereal and delicate appearance makes it ideal for naturalistic gardens or wild meadows, adding lightness and movement.
Native range
Europe and Western Asia
Care tips
It prefers full sun to light partial shade exposure and well-drained soils, preferably calcareous or slightly alkaline. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings, as it tolerates drought quite well once established. Avoid waterlogging, which is its main enemy and can lead to root rot. It does not require excessive fertilization; poor soil is often beneficial.
How to save a dying Bupleurum odontites
- Warning signs
- Wilted, yellowing, or spotted leaves, soft drooping stems, stunted growth.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Ensure good ventilation and indirect light.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and waterlogging. Does not tolerate heavy or compacted soils.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. Prune damaged parts and improve conditions.