Aletes humilis Plant Care
Aletes humilis J.M.Coult. & Rose
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Aletes humilis is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by the common names Colorado aletes and Larimer aletes. It is native to Colorado in the United States; it is also known from Wyoming, but there are no recent collections there.
Every 7–10 days
Partial shade to full sun
60–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Aletes humilis?
Water Aletes humilis every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Aletes humilis Native To?
What Is the Aletes humilis?
Aletes humilis (Aletes humilis) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Aletes genus. Aletes humilis is native to Colorado in the United States.
Aletes humilis displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Aletes humilis produces small clusters of white or pink flowers in umbrella-shaped inflorescences.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Aletes humilis?
Aletes humilis 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 Aletes humilis Need?
Aletes humilis thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Aletes humilis Prefer?
Aletes humilis grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Aletes humilis prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Aletes humilis?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Aletes humilis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Aletes humilis?
Feed Aletes humilis 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 Aletes humilis?
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 Aletes humilis?
Aletes humilis can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps.
Is the Aletes humilis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Aletes humilis, 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 Aletes humilis?
Aletes humilis is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leaf miners. 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 Aletes humilis Need?
Aletes humilis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Aletes humilis is native to Colorado in the United States. In cooler regions, grow Aletes humilis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Aletes humilis 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 Aletes genus (family Apiaceae) — search all Aletes species in the plant lookup.
Aletes humilis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Aletes humilis J.M.Coult. & Rose, family Apiaceae (first published in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 7: 107 (1900)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Aletes humilis, 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 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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