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Baltic parsley Plant Care
Cenolophium denudatum (Hornem.) Tutin
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With its delicate, lacy leaves and clusters of tiny white flowers, this plant from the Caucasus region is a standout in any garden. Plant collectors are drawn to Cenolophium denudatum for its unique appearance and ability to attract pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Baltic parsley?
Water Baltic parsley every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Baltic parsley Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the Baltic parsley?
Baltic parsley (Cenolophium denudatum) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Cenolophium genus. Baltic parsley is native to Europe and Asia. Baltic parsley is also known as Baltic laceflower.
Baltic parsley displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Baltic parsley produces small white clustered blooms in umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Baltic parsley?
Cenolophium denudatum requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Baltic parsley Need?
Baltic parsley thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Baltic parsley Prefer?
Cenolophium denudatum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Baltic parsley prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Baltic parsley?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Baltic parsley to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Baltic parsley?
Feed Baltic parsley every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Baltic parsley?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Baltic parsley?
Baltic parsley can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Baltic parsley Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Baltic parsley, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Baltic parsley?
Baltic parsley is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, caterpillars. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Baltic parsley Need?
Baltic parsley grows outdoors in USDA Zone 6a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 6a. Baltic parsley is native to Europe and Asia.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Baltic parsley is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Cenolophium genus — compare its care with other Cenolophium species on PlantoScan.
Cenolophium is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Baltic parsley thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cenolophium denudatum (Hornem.) Tutin, family Apiaceae (first published in Feddes Repert. 74: 31 (1967)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Baltic parsley, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Oleksandr Shynder, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 6a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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