Keel-fruited fiddleneck Plant Care
Amsinckia carinata A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.
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Amsinckia carinata is a species of flowering plant in the borage family known by the common name Malheur Valley fiddleneck. It is endemic to Oregon, where it is known only from Malheur County.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Keel-fruited fiddleneck?
Keel-fruited fiddleneck grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Keel-fruited fiddleneck Native To?
What Is the Keel-fruited fiddleneck?
Keel-fruited fiddleneck (Amsinckia carinata) belongs to the Boraginaceae family within the Amsinckia genus. Keel-fruited fiddleneck is native to Oregon.
Keel-fruited fiddleneck displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Keel-fruited fiddleneck produces small, tubular flowers in shades of orange and yellow.
What Light Does the Keel-fruited fiddleneck Need?
Keel-fruited fiddleneck thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Keel-fruited fiddleneck?
Well-draining sandy soil with good aeration. Good drainage is essential for Keel-fruited fiddleneck to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Keel-fruited fiddleneck?
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 Keel-fruited fiddleneck?
Keel-fruited fiddleneck can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to california fiddleneck plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Keel-fruited fiddleneck Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Keel-fruited fiddleneck, 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 Keel-fruited fiddleneck?
Keel-fruited fiddleneck is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. 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.
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Keel-fruited fiddleneck 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 Amsinckia genus — compare its care with other Amsinckia species on PlantoScan.
Amsinckia is part of the Boraginaceae plant family — browse all Boraginaceae genera and species.
Keel-fruited fiddleneck thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Amsinckia Species
Other Amsinckia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Amsinckia carinata A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr., family Boraginaceae (first published in Bot. Gaz. 62: 145 (1916)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Keel-fruited fiddleneck, 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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