How to Care for Bupleurum rotundifolium (Shrubby Hare's Ear)

Korean name: 부플레룸

Bupleurum is an herbaceous plant commonly used as cut flower material in floristry. It features round leaves and small, distinctively greenish flowers. It is relatively easy to care for and adapts well to various environments.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Europe and Western Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: beginner friendly, cut flower, green flowers
• Also known as: Shrubby Hare's Ear, Round-leaved Hare's Ear

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced liquid fertilizer 1-2 times monthly during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Bupleurum rotundifolium?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Bupleurum rotundifolium?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors.

Is Bupleurum rotundifolium safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Bupleurum rotundifolium good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply balanced liquid fertilizer 1-2 times monthly during the growing season..