Pimpinella dendroselinum
Care, watering, light and tips for Pimpinella dendroselinum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Apiaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Pimpinella dendroselinum
Pimpinella dendroselinum, commonly known as 'perejil cabruno', is a robust perennial herbaceous plant, endemic to the Balearic Islands, reaching up to 1.5 meters in height. It is characterized by its large, shiny, somewhat leathery bipinnate leaves and its umbellate inflorescences of white or slightly pinkish flowers. It is ideal for rock gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or as an ornamental plant in dry, sunny areas where a wild and structural touch is desired.
Native range
Europe and Western Asia
Care tips
This species thrives in full sun or light partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal development. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, as it is drought-tolerant once established. It prefers well-drained, calcareous, and nutrient-poor soils, avoiding waterlogging at all costs. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Pimpinella dendroselinum
- Warning signs
- Wilted, yellowed or spotted leaves, soft stems. May smell moldy if rotting.
- First aid
- Remove damaged leaves and stems. Check soil; if waterlogged, repot into fresh, draining soil.
- What kills it
- Overwatering. Prefers dry, well-drained soils. Does not tolerate prolonged waterlogging.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act fast. With good drainage and moderate watering, it usually recovers.