Hauthal's alshehbazia Plant Care
Alshehbazia hauthalii (Gilg & Muschl.)
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This plant is easily identifiable by its striking bright purple flowers that stand out against its dark green foliage. Originating from the mountainous regions of Yemen, Alshehbazia hauthalii is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique beauty and rarity in cultivation. Its exotic appearance and low maintenance make it a desirable addition to any collection.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Hauthal's alshehbazia?
Water Hauthal's alshehbazia 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 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
What Is the Hauthal's alshehbazia?
Hauthal's alshehbazia (Alshehbazia hauthalii) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Alshehbazia genus. Hauthal's alshehbazia is native to west-northwestern and southern Argentina and southern Chile.
Hauthal's alshehbazia displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Hauthal's alshehbazia produces small clusters of white or yellow flowers.
How Often Should You Water a Hauthal's alshehbazia?
Alshehbazia hauthalii 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 Hauthal's alshehbazia Need?
Hauthal's alshehbazia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hauthal's alshehbazia Prefer?
Alshehbazia hauthalii grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Hauthal's alshehbazia prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hauthal's alshehbazia?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Hauthal's alshehbazia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hauthal's alshehbazia?
Feed Hauthal's alshehbazia every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Hauthal's alshehbazia?
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 Hauthal's alshehbazia?
Hauthal's alshehbazia can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Hauthal's alshehbazia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hauthal's alshehbazia, 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 Hauthal's alshehbazia?
Hauthal's alshehbazia is susceptible to aphids, cabbage worms, flea beetles. 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.
Keep exploring plants
Hauthal's alshehbazia 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 Alshehbazia genus — compare its care with other Alshehbazia species on PlantoScan.
Alshehbazia is part of the Brassicaceae plant family — browse all Brassicaceae genera and species.
Hauthal's alshehbazia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Alshehbazia hauthalii (Gilg & Muschl.), family Brassicaceae (first published in Kew Bull. 70(4)-49: 5 (2015)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hauthal's alshehbazia, 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.
- 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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