Chaetosciadium trichospermum Plant Care
Chaetosciadium trichospermum Boiss.
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Chaetosciadium is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. Its only species is Chaetosciadium trichospermum.
Every 4–7 days
Partial shade to full sun
50–75°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Chaetosciadium trichospermum?
Water Chaetosciadium trichospermum every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Chaetosciadium trichospermum Native To?
What Is the Chaetosciadium trichospermum?
Chaetosciadium trichospermum (Chaetosciadium trichospermum) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Chaetosciadium genus. Chaetosciadium trichospermum is native to Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Saudi Arabia.
Chaetosciadium trichospermum displays a clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Chaetosciadium trichospermum produces small clusters of white or pink umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Chaetosciadium trichospermum?
Chaetosciadium trichospermum requires watering every 4–7 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 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Chaetosciadium trichospermum Need?
Chaetosciadium trichospermum thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Chaetosciadium trichospermum Prefer?
Chaetosciadium trichospermum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Chaetosciadium trichospermum prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Chaetosciadium trichospermum?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Chaetosciadium trichospermum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Chaetosciadium trichospermum?
Feed Chaetosciadium trichospermum 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 Chaetosciadium trichospermum?
Divide and 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 Chaetosciadium trichospermum?
Chaetosciadium trichospermum can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps.
Is the Chaetosciadium trichospermum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Chaetosciadium trichospermum, 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 Chaetosciadium trichospermum?
Chaetosciadium trichospermum is susceptible to aphids, carrot rust fly, celery leaf miner. 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 Chaetosciadium trichospermum Need?
Chaetosciadium trichospermum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Chaetosciadium trichospermum is native to Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Saudi Arabia. In cooler regions, grow Chaetosciadium trichospermum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
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Chaetosciadium trichospermum 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 Chaetosciadium genus — compare its care with other Chaetosciadium species on PlantoScan.
Chaetosciadium is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Chaetosciadium trichospermum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chaetosciadium trichospermum Boiss., family Apiaceae (first published in Fl. Orient. 2: 1078 (1872)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Chaetosciadium trichospermum, 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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