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K0dzu Plant Care
Torilis nodosa (L.) Gaertn.
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Torilis nodosa, also known as Knotted Hedge Parsley, is a unique plant with delicate white flowers and slender, feathery leaves that give it a graceful appearance. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and is popular among plant enthusiasts for its charming wildflower look.
Every 7–14 days
Partial shade to full sun
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for K0dzu?
Water K0dzu every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the K0dzu Native To?
- Albania
- Algeria
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- The Netherlands
- Tunisia
- Türkiye
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the K0dzu?
K0dzu (Torilis nodosa) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Torilis genus. K0dzu is native to parts of Europe, especially the Mediterranean Basin and. K0dzu is also known as Hedge Parsley, Knotted Hedge Parsley.
K0dzu displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. K0dzu produces tiny white or pink clustered flowers in umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a K0dzu?
Torilis nodosa requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the K0dzu Need?
K0dzu thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the K0dzu Prefer?
Torilis nodosa grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. K0dzu prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a K0dzu?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for K0dzu to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a K0dzu?
Feed K0dzu every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a K0dzu?
Repot every 1-2 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 K0dzu?
K0dzu can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to field hedge parsley plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the K0dzu Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list K0dzu, 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 K0dzu?
K0dzu is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, spider mites. 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 K0dzu Need?
K0dzu grows outdoors in USDA Zone 7a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 7a. K0dzu is native to parts of Europe, especially the Mediterranean Basin and.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
K0dzu 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 Torilis genus — compare its care with other Torilis species on PlantoScan.
Torilis is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
K0dzu thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Torilis Species
Other Torilis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Torilis nodosa (L.) Gaertn., family Apiaceae (first published in Fruct. Sem. Pl. 1: 82 (1788)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list K0dzu, 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: Henry Miller, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 7a – 10b, 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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