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Himalayan Anemone Plant Care
Anemonastrum obtusilobum (D.Don) Mosyakin
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Anemonastrum obtusilobum, also known as the round-lobed hepatica, is a charming woodland plant with distinctively rounded leaves and delicate white or pink flowers. It is native to Eastern North America and thrives in shady, moist environments, making it a popular choice for shade gardens.
Every 7–14 days
Partial to full shade
45–70°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Himalayan Anemone?
Water Himalayan Anemone every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 45–70°F (7–21°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.
What Is the Himalayan Anemone?
Himalayan Anemone (Anemonastrum obtusilobum) belongs to the Ranunculaceae family within the Anemonastrum genus. Himalayan Anemone is native to mountainous regions of Pakistan, Myanmar, Nepal and western China (Tibet), and also cultivated as an ornamental.
Himalayan Anemone displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Himalayan Anemone produces delicate, cup-shaped flowers in shades of blue, pink, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Himalayan Anemone?
Anemonastrum obtusilobum requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Himalayan Anemone Need?
Himalayan Anemone thrives in partial to full shade. Avoid placing Himalayan 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 Himalayan Anemone Prefer?
Anemonastrum obtusilobum grows best at temperatures of 45–70°F. Himalayan Anemone prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
45–70°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Himalayan Anemone?
Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Himalayan Anemone to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Himalayan Anemone?
Feed Himalayan 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 Himalayan 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 Himalayan Anemone?
Himalayan Anemone can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to flaccid anemone plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Himalayan 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 Himalayan Anemone?
Himalayan 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 Himalayan Anemone Need?
Himalayan Anemone grows outdoors in USDA Zone 5a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 5a. Himalayan Anemone is native to mountainous regions of Pakistan, Myanmar, Nepal and western China (Tibet), and also cultivated as an ornamental.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Himalayan 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.
Himalayan 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 obtusilobum (D.Don) Mosyakin, family Ranunculaceae (first published in Phytoneuron 2018-55: 7 (2018)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Himalayan 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: Morten Ross, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 5a – 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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