Chaerophyllopsis huai Plant Care
Chaerophyllopsis huai H.Boissieu
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Chaerophyllopsis huai is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, the only member of the genus Chaerophyllopsis. It is endemic to China.
Every 5–7 days
Partial shade to full sun
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Chaerophyllopsis huai?
Water Chaerophyllopsis huai every 5–7 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 Chaerophyllopsis huai Native To?
What Is the Chaerophyllopsis huai?
Chaerophyllopsis huai (Chaerophyllopsis huai) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Chaerophyllopsis genus. Chaerophyllopsis huai is native to China.
Chaerophyllopsis huai displays a clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Chaerophyllopsis huai produces small clusters of white or pink umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Chaerophyllopsis huai?
Chaerophyllopsis huai requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Chaerophyllopsis huai Need?
Chaerophyllopsis huai thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Chaerophyllopsis huai Prefer?
Chaerophyllopsis huai grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Chaerophyllopsis huai prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Chaerophyllopsis huai?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Chaerophyllopsis huai to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Chaerophyllopsis huai?
Feed Chaerophyllopsis huai 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 Chaerophyllopsis huai?
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 Chaerophyllopsis huai?
Chaerophyllopsis huai can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps.
Is the Chaerophyllopsis huai Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Chaerophyllopsis huai, 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 Chaerophyllopsis huai?
Chaerophyllopsis huai 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 Chaerophyllopsis huai Need?
Chaerophyllopsis huai grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Chaerophyllopsis huai is native to China. In cooler regions, grow Chaerophyllopsis huai as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Chaerophyllopsis huai 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 Chaerophyllopsis genus — compare its care with other Chaerophyllopsis species on PlantoScan.
Chaerophyllopsis is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Chaerophyllopsis huai thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chaerophyllopsis huai H.Boissieu, family Apiaceae (first published in Bull. Soc. Bot. France 56: 353 (1909)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Chaerophyllopsis huai, 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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