Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum Plant Care
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum (Coss. & Durieu) Rothm.
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Acanthorrhinum is a monotypic genus in the family Plantaginaceae that contains only the species Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum. It is found in Spain and North Africa.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum?
Water Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum Native To?
What Is the Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum?
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum (Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum) belongs to the Plantaginaceae family within the Acanthorrhinum genus. Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum is native to Spain and North Africa.
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum displays an upright, branching perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum produces tubular flowers in various colors like pink, purple, and white.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum?
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum Need?
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum Prefer?
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum?
Feed Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum?
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum?
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum Need?
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum is native to Spain and North Africa. In cooler regions, grow Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
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Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Acanthorrhinum genus — compare its care with other Acanthorrhinum species on PlantoScan.
Acanthorrhinum is part of the Plantaginaceae plant family — browse all Plantaginaceae genera and species.
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum (Coss. & Durieu) Rothm., family Plantaginaceae (first published in Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 52: 31 (1943)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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