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Arabian snowball Plant Care
Adenosciadium arabicum H.Wolff
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With its stunning silver-green rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves, this plant originates from the arid deserts of Saudi Arabia and Oman. Admired by plant collectors for its unique appearance and drought-tolerant nature, Adenosciadium arabicum is a must-have for succulent enthusiasts seeking a rare and exotic addition to their collection.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Arabian snowball?
Water Arabian snowball 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 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Arabian snowball Native To?
What Is the Arabian snowball?
Arabian snowball (Adenosciadium arabicum) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Adenosciadium genus. Arabian snowball is native to Oman in the extreme southeast of the Arabian Peninsula.
Arabian snowball displays a tall, upright herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Arabian snowball produces small clusters of white, pink, or purple umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Arabian snowball?
Adenosciadium arabicum 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 Arabian snowball Need?
Arabian snowball thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Arabian snowball Prefer?
Adenosciadium arabicum grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Arabian snowball prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Arabian snowball?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Arabian snowball to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Arabian snowball?
Feed Arabian snowball 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 Arabian snowball?
Repot every 1-2 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 Arabian snowball?
Arabian snowball can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Arabian snowball Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Arabian snowball, 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 Arabian snowball?
Arabian snowball 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 Arabian snowball Need?
Arabian snowball grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Arabian snowball is native to Oman in the extreme southeast of the Arabian Peninsula. In cooler regions, grow Arabian snowball as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Arabian snowball 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 Adenosciadium genus — compare its care with other Adenosciadium species on PlantoScan.
Adenosciadium is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Arabian snowball thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Adenosciadium arabicum H.Wolff, family Apiaceae (first published in Pflanzenr. , IV, 228(90): 365 (1927)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Arabian snowball, 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.
- Photo: Morten Ross, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, 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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