Slender celery (Cyclospermum leptophyllum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Slender celery on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Apiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Slender celery
Cyclospermum leptophyllum, commonly known as Marsh Parsley or Mølleselleri, is an annual herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, characterized by its finely divided leaves and delicate appearance. It produces small white flowers in compound umbels, followed by tiny fruits. This unassuming plant can grow as a weed in gardens or as part of a low-maintenance, wild-looking landscape.
Native range
South America, particularly Chile and Argentina.
Care tips
This species prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to a wide range of soils, though it favors well-drained and slightly moist ones. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings, and it is not demanding in terms of nutrients. A common mistake is to confuse it with other umbellifers or underestimate its self-seeding capability, which can lead to unwanted proliferation if not controlled.
How to save a dying Slender celery
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, soft and drooping stems, stunted growth.
- First aid
- Move it to indirect light, check drainage, and water only if soil is dry. Prune severely damaged parts.
- What kills it
- Overwatering is its main enemy, causing root rot. Also, insufficient light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and the issue is corrected promptly.