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Flaccid Anemone Plant Care
Anemonastrum flaccidum (F.Schmidt) Mosyakin
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Anemonastrum flaccidum is a unique plant known for its delicate, fern-like foliage that adds an elegant touch to any garden or indoor space. Originating from mountainous regions in Asia, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its graceful appearance and low maintenance requirements.
Every 7–10 days
Partial to full shade
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Flaccid Anemone?
Water Flaccid Anemone every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Flaccid Anemone Native To?
What Is the Flaccid Anemone?
Flaccid Anemone (Anemonastrum flaccidum) belongs to the Ranunculaceae family within the Anemonastrum genus. Flaccid Anemone is native to East Asia.
Flaccid Anemone displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Flaccid Anemone produces delicate, cup-shaped flowers in shades of blue, pink, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Flaccid Anemone?
Anemonastrum flaccidum 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 Flaccid Anemone Need?
Flaccid Anemone thrives in partial to full shade. Avoid placing Flaccid Anemone in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Flaccid Anemone Prefer?
Anemonastrum flaccidum grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Flaccid Anemone prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Flaccid Anemone?
Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Flaccid Anemone to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Flaccid Anemone?
Feed Flaccid Anemone every 2 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 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Flaccid Anemone?
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 Flaccid Anemone?
Flaccid Anemone can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to himalayan anemone plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Flaccid Anemone Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets
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 Flaccid Anemone?
Flaccid Anemone is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, slugs. 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 Flaccid Anemone Need?
Flaccid Anemone grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Flaccid Anemone is native to East Asia.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Flaccid Anemone 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 Anemonastrum genus — compare its care with other Anemonastrum species on PlantoScan.
Anemonastrum is part of the Ranunculaceae plant family — browse all Ranunculaceae genera and species.
Flaccid Anemone copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anemonastrum flaccidum (F.Schmidt) Mosyakin, family Ranunculaceae (first published in Phytoneuron 2018-55: 5 (2018)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Flaccid Anemone 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.
- Photo: Marco Mussita, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 4a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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