Athamanta montana Plant Care
Athamanta montana (Webb ex Christ) K.Spalik, Wojew. & S.R.Downie
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Athamanta montana, synonym Tinguarra montana, is a species of plants in the family Apiaceae, endemic to the Canary Islands.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Athamanta montana?
Water Athamanta montana every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Athamanta montana Native To?
What Is the Athamanta montana?
Athamanta montana (Athamanta montana) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Athamanta genus. Athamanta montana is native to the Canary Islands.
Athamanta montana displays an upright, clump-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Athamanta montana produces clusters of small white or pink flowers in umbrella-shaped inflorescences.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Athamanta montana?
Athamanta montana 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 Athamanta montana Need?
Athamanta montana thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Athamanta montana Prefer?
Athamanta montana grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Athamanta montana prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Athamanta montana?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Athamanta montana to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Athamanta montana?
Feed Athamanta montana 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 Athamanta montana?
Repot every 2-3 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 Athamanta montana?
Athamanta montana can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to turbith plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Athamanta montana Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Athamanta montana, 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 Athamanta montana?
Athamanta montana is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, caterpillars. 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 Athamanta montana Need?
Athamanta montana grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Athamanta montana is native to the Canary Islands. In cooler regions, grow Athamanta montana as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Athamanta montana 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 Athamanta genus — compare its care with other Athamanta species on PlantoScan.
Athamanta is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Athamanta montana thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Athamanta montana (Webb ex Christ) K.Spalik, Wojew. & S.R.Downie, family Apiaceae (first published in Edinburgh J. Bot. 58: 337 (2001)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Athamanta montana, 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 12a, 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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