Crucianella angustifolia
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Crucianella angustifolia

Narrowleaf crucianella · Narrow-leaved crosswort · Narrow-leaved crucianella · Narrow-leaf crucianella

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
15
Observations
77

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Narrow-leaf crucianella comes from open, well-lit habitats and grows best in full sun. It will tolerate some partial shade but prefers direct sunlight for optimal development. This plant, which can be annual or biennial, is noted for its sun-loving habit.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Narrow-leaf crucianella can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by particular combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures increase the chance of the plant dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can raise its survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Narrow-leaf crucianella responds well to regular, low-strength fertilizer applications to encourage healthy leaf growth. You should apply fertilizer to Narrow-leaf crucianella roughly once a month during the summer months. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich sources helps Narrow-leaf crucianella thrive.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Crucianella
Family
Rubiaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 25 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Libya, Turkey, Tunisia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Armenia, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, Serbia, Russia, Italy, Spain, France, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Romania, Portugal

Tags (5)

Common Names (4)

en Narrowleaf crucianella
en Narrow-leaved crosswort
en Narrow-leaved crucianella
en Narrow-leaf crucianella