Antipodean Carrot Plant Care

Antipodean Carrot (Anisotome antipoda) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Anisotome genus. Antipodean Carrot is native to the Auckland, Campbell and Antipodes Islands. Antipodean Carrot is also known as Wild Carrot.

Antipodean Carrot displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Antipodean Carrot produces small, delicate white flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Antipodean Carrot every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Antipodean Carrot thrives in partial shade to full sun.

Anisotome antipoda tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Antipodean Carrot prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Antipodean Carrot to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Antipodean Carrot every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with partial shade to full sun and well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Antipodean Carrot is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Antipodean Carrot can spread to about 1 ft (0.2 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Antipodean Carrot while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Antipodean Carrot is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Antipodean Carrot can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to wild parsnip plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Antipodean Carrot is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Antipodean Carrot grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Antipodean Carrot is native to the Auckland, Campbell and Antipodes Islands. In cooler regions, grow Antipodean Carrot as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.