Aciphylla subflabellata Plant Care
Aciphylla subflabellata W.R.B.Oliv.
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Aciphylla subflabellata is one of the 40 species of the genus Aciphylla, all found only in New Zealand and Australia.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Aciphylla subflabellata?
Water Aciphylla subflabellata every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Aciphylla subflabellata?
Aciphylla subflabellata (Aciphylla subflabellata) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Aciphylla genus.
Aciphylla subflabellata displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Aciphylla subflabellata produces small white or greenish flowers in dense clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Aciphylla subflabellata?
Aciphylla subflabellata requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Aciphylla subflabellata Need?
Aciphylla subflabellata thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Aciphylla subflabellata Prefer?
Aciphylla subflabellata grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Aciphylla subflabellata prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Aciphylla subflabellata?
Well-draining sandy soil with good organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Aciphylla subflabellata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Aciphylla subflabellata?
Feed Aciphylla subflabellata 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 Aciphylla subflabellata?
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 Aciphylla subflabellata?
Aciphylla subflabellata can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mount cook speargrass plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Aciphylla subflabellata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Aciphylla subflabellata, 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 Aciphylla subflabellata?
Aciphylla subflabellata is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, slugs. 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 Aciphylla subflabellata Need?
Aciphylla subflabellata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Aciphylla subflabellata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Aciphylla subflabellata 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 Aciphylla genus — compare its care with other Aciphylla species on PlantoScan.
Aciphylla is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Aciphylla subflabellata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Aciphylla Species
Other Aciphylla species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Aciphylla subflabellata W.R.B.Oliv., family Apiaceae (first published in Trans. Roy. Soc. New Zealand 84: 12 (1956)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Aciphylla subflabellata, 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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