

The bellardia requires well-draining soil and consistent moisture to thrive, making it prone to root rot if overwatered. Special care should be taken to provide partial shade and to avoid excessive sunlight that can damage its delicate foliage. Regular monitoring for pests is essential due to its susceptibility to infestations.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Care Difficulty | Hard |
Lifespan | Annual |
Watering Schedule | Every week |
Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
Soil pH | 6-7.5 |
Semiparasite plant, herbaceous, annual, sticky glands, light green, straight, usually unbranched, 10 to 50 cm high, with quadrangular stem. Opposite leaves, oblong, up to 1.2 cm long and 5 mm wide, more or less sharp, deeply indented, especially the upper ones. Terminal inflorescences, lax, in spikes, with leaves.
Mediterranean lineseed is originally from the Mediterranean but has been introduced to and become an invasive weed in other countries. This plant is considered to be a hemiparasitic plant because it does get some energy from the sun, but it also taps into the root systems of other plants to absorb the remainder of its nutrients.
Common issues for Bellardia based on 10 million real cases