Ambrosina bassii Plant Care
Ambrosina bassii L.
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Ambrosina is a genus in the family Araceae that consists of only one species, Ambrosina bassii, and the only genus in the tribe Ambrosineae. This species is the smallest terrestrial aroid in the Mediterranean, growing only to 8 cm tall.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to low light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Ambrosina bassii?
Water Ambrosina bassii every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to low light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Ambrosina bassii?
Ambrosina bassii (Ambrosina bassii) belongs to the Araceae family within the Ambrosina genus.
Ambrosina bassii displays a large, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 4 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Ambrosina bassii produces unique spadix and spathe structure in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Ambrosina bassii?
Ambrosina bassii 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 Ambrosina bassii Need?
Ambrosina bassii thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Ambrosina bassii in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to low light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Ambrosina bassii Prefer?
Ambrosina bassii grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Ambrosina bassii 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 Ambrosina bassii?
Rich, well-draining potting mix with added perlite and peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Ambrosina bassii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Ambrosina bassii?
Feed Ambrosina bassii 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 Ambrosina bassii?
Repot every 1-2 years in 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 Ambrosina bassii?
Ambrosina bassii can be propagated through division of rhizomes, offsets, or air layering.
Is the Ambrosina bassii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested
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 Ambrosina bassii?
Ambrosina bassii is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. 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 Ambrosina bassii Need?
Ambrosina bassii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Ambrosina bassii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Ambrosina bassii 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 Ambrosina genus — compare its care with other Ambrosina species on PlantoScan.
Ambrosina is part of the Araceae plant family — browse all Araceae genera and species.
Ambrosina bassii copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ambrosina bassii L., family Araceae (first published in Gen. Pl. ed. 6 : 517 (1764)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Ambrosina bassii is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, 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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