Asciadium coronopifolium Plant Care
Asciadium coronopifolium Griseb.
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Asciadium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. Its only species is Asciadium coronopifolium, native to Cuba.
Every 7–10 days
Partial shade to full sun
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Asciadium coronopifolium?
Water Asciadium coronopifolium every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Asciadium coronopifolium Native To?
What Is the Asciadium coronopifolium?
Asciadium coronopifolium (Asciadium coronopifolium) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Asciadium genus. Asciadium coronopifolium is native to Cuba.
Asciadium coronopifolium displays a tall, upright perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Asciadium coronopifolium produces small clusters of white or pink umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Asciadium coronopifolium?
Asciadium coronopifolium 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 Asciadium coronopifolium Need?
Asciadium coronopifolium thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Asciadium coronopifolium Prefer?
Asciadium coronopifolium grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Asciadium coronopifolium prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Asciadium coronopifolium?
Loamy, well-draining soil mix with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Asciadium coronopifolium to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Asciadium coronopifolium?
Feed Asciadium coronopifolium 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
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How Do You Repot a Asciadium coronopifolium?
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 Asciadium coronopifolium?
Asciadium coronopifolium can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Asciadium coronopifolium Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Asciadium coronopifolium, 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 Asciadium coronopifolium?
Asciadium coronopifolium is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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 Asciadium coronopifolium Need?
Asciadium coronopifolium grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Asciadium coronopifolium is native to Cuba. In cooler regions, grow Asciadium coronopifolium as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Asciadium coronopifolium 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 Asciadium genus — compare its care with other Asciadium species on PlantoScan.
Asciadium is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Asciadium coronopifolium thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Asciadium coronopifolium Griseb., family Apiaceae (first published in Cat. Pl. Cub. : 118 (1866)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Asciadium coronopifolium, 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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