Chlaenosciadium gardneri Plant Care
Chlaenosciadium gardneri C.Norman
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Chlaenosciadium gardneri is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, of the monotypic genus Chlaenosciadium. It is endemic to the Western Australia.
Every 4–7 days
Partial shade to full sun
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Chlaenosciadium gardneri?
Water Chlaenosciadium gardneri 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 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Chlaenosciadium gardneri Native To?
What Is the Chlaenosciadium gardneri?
Chlaenosciadium gardneri (Chlaenosciadium gardneri) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Chlaenosciadium genus. Chlaenosciadium gardneri is native to the Western Australia.
Chlaenosciadium gardneri displays a clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Chlaenosciadium gardneri produces small clusters of white or pink flowers in umbrella-shaped inflorescences.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Chlaenosciadium gardneri?
Chlaenosciadium gardneri 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 Chlaenosciadium gardneri Need?
Chlaenosciadium gardneri thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Chlaenosciadium gardneri Prefer?
Chlaenosciadium gardneri grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Chlaenosciadium gardneri prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Chlaenosciadium gardneri?
Rich, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Chlaenosciadium gardneri to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Chlaenosciadium gardneri?
Feed Chlaenosciadium gardneri 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 Chlaenosciadium gardneri?
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 Chlaenosciadium gardneri?
Chlaenosciadium gardneri can be propagated through seeds, division.
Is the Chlaenosciadium gardneri Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Chlaenosciadium gardneri, 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 Chlaenosciadium gardneri?
Chlaenosciadium gardneri 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 Chlaenosciadium gardneri Need?
Chlaenosciadium gardneri grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Chlaenosciadium gardneri is native to the Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Chlaenosciadium gardneri as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Chlaenosciadium gardneri 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 Chlaenosciadium genus — compare its care with other Chlaenosciadium species on PlantoScan.
Chlaenosciadium is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Chlaenosciadium gardneri thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chlaenosciadium gardneri C.Norman, family Apiaceae (first published in J. Bot. 76: 198 (1938)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Chlaenosciadium gardneri, 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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