Apium bermejoi Plant Care
Apium bermejoi L.Llorens
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Helosciadium bermejoi, synonym Apium bermejoi, is a critically endangered species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to part shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Apium bermejoi?
Water Apium bermejoi every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to part shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Apium bermejoi?
Apium bermejoi (Apium bermejoi) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Apium genus.
Apium bermejoi displays an upright, clumping herb growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Apium bermejoi produces small white or yellow clustered flowers in umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Apium bermejoi?
Apium bermejoi requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Apium bermejoi Need?
Apium bermejoi thrives in full sun to part shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to part shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Apium bermejoi Prefer?
Apium bermejoi grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Apium bermejoi prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Apium bermejoi?
Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Apium bermejoi to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Apium bermejoi?
Feed Apium bermejoi 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Apium bermejoi?
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 Apium bermejoi?
Apium bermejoi can be propagated through seeds, division.
Is the Apium bermejoi Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Apium bermejoi, 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 Apium bermejoi?
Apium bermejoi is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, leaf miners. 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 Apium bermejoi Need?
Apium bermejoi grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Apium bermejoi as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Apium bermejoi 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 Apium genus — compare its care with other Apium species on PlantoScan.
Apium is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Apium bermejoi thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Apium bermejoi L.Llorens, family Apiaceae (first published in Folia Bot. Misc. 3: 28 (1982)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Apium bermejoi, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, 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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