
European Umbrella Milkwort
Also known as
Crepis barbata L., Tolpis umbellata Bertol. and European umbrella milkwort
Taxonomy
Tolpis barbata
Tolpis
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for European Umbrella Milkwort

How often to water your European Umbrella Milkwort

every 9
European Umbrella Milkwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for European Umbrella Milkwort in your home

a window
European Umbrella Milkwort may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize European Umbrella Milkwort

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your European Umbrella Milkwort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for European Umbrella Milkwort
European Umbrella Milkwort
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
