How to Care for Chelidonium majus (greater celandine)

Korean name: 애기똥풀

Greater celandine is a perennial herb that blooms yellow flowers in spring. Its leaves are deeply divided, and small yellow flowers appear at the tips of the stems. It is an easy-to-grow wildflower that thrives outdoors.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Europe and parts of Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: wildflower, yellow flowers, spring bloom, cold hardy, beginner friendly
• Also known as: greater celandine

Care Guide

• Light: Grows well in partial to full sun.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained fertile soil.
• Humidity: Tolerates normal humidity levels.
• Temperature: 10~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer occasionally during growth.

Common questions

How often should you water Chelidonium majus?

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

Where should you keep Chelidonium majus?

It likes Grows well in partial to full sun.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained fertile soil..

Is Chelidonium majus safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Chelidonium majus good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~25°C. Humidity: Tolerates normal humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer occasionally during growth..