Caropsis verticillatoinundata Plant Care
Caropsis verticillatoinundata (Thore) Rauschert
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Caropsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. Its only species is Caropsis verticillatoinundata, native to France and Portugal.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Caropsis verticillatoinundata?
Water Caropsis verticillatoinundata 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 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Caropsis verticillatoinundata?
Caropsis verticillatoinundata (Caropsis verticillatoinundata) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Caropsis genus. Caropsis verticillatoinundata is native to France and Portugal.
Caropsis verticillatoinundata displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Caropsis verticillatoinundata produces small clusters of white, pink, or purple flowers in umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Caropsis verticillatoinundata?
Caropsis verticillatoinundata 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 Caropsis verticillatoinundata Need?
Caropsis verticillatoinundata thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Caropsis verticillatoinundata Prefer?
Caropsis verticillatoinundata grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Caropsis verticillatoinundata prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Caropsis verticillatoinundata?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Caropsis verticillatoinundata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Caropsis verticillatoinundata?
Feed Caropsis verticillatoinundata 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 Caropsis verticillatoinundata?
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 Caropsis verticillatoinundata?
Caropsis verticillatoinundata can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Caropsis verticillatoinundata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Caropsis verticillatoinundata, 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 Caropsis verticillatoinundata?
Caropsis verticillatoinundata is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, 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 Caropsis verticillatoinundata Need?
Caropsis verticillatoinundata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Caropsis verticillatoinundata is native to France and Portugal. In cooler regions, grow Caropsis verticillatoinundata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Caropsis verticillatoinundata 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 Caropsis genus — compare its care with other Caropsis species on PlantoScan.
Caropsis is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Caropsis verticillatoinundata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Caropsis verticillatoinundata (Thore) Rauschert, family Apiaceae (first published in Taxon 31: 556 (1982)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Caropsis verticillatoinundata, 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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