Pinnate Berinia Plant Care
Berinia pinnatifida Sch.Bip.
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With its deeply lobed, fern-like leaves, Berinia pinnatifida hails from the lush forests of Southeast Asia. Plant collectors are drawn to its unique foliage, which adds a touch of exotic elegance to any indoor jungle.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Pinnate Berinia?
Water Pinnate Berinia 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 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Pinnate Berinia Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the Pinnate Berinia?
Pinnate Berinia (Berinia pinnatifida) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Berinia genus. Pinnate Berinia is native to Europe.
Pinnate Berinia displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Pinnate Berinia produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pinnate Berinia?
Berinia pinnatifida 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 Pinnate Berinia Need?
Pinnate Berinia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pinnate Berinia Prefer?
Berinia pinnatifida grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Pinnate Berinia prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pinnate Berinia?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Pinnate Berinia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Pinnate Berinia?
Feed Pinnate Berinia 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Pinnate Berinia?
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 Pinnate Berinia?
Pinnate Berinia can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Pinnate Berinia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pinnate Berinia, 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 Pinnate Berinia?
Pinnate Berinia 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.
Keep exploring plants
Pinnate Berinia 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 Berinia genus (family Asteraceae) — search all Berinia species in the plant lookup.
Pinnate Berinia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Berinia pinnatifida Sch.Bip., family Asteraceae (first published in Jahresber. Pollichia 22-24: 315 (1866)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pinnate Berinia, 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.
- 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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