Conium divaricatum Plant Care
Conium divaricatum Boiss. & Orph.
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Conium divaricatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to Greece, including Crete. It was first described in 1856.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Conium divaricatum?
Water Conium divaricatum every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Conium divaricatum Native To?
What Is the Conium divaricatum?
Conium divaricatum (Conium divaricatum) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Conium genus. Conium divaricatum is native to Greece, including Crete.
Conium divaricatum displays a tall, erect biennial growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Conium divaricatum produces small white flowers arranged in compound umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Conium divaricatum?
Conium divaricatum requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Conium divaricatum Need?
Conium divaricatum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Conium divaricatum Prefer?
Conium divaricatum grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Conium divaricatum prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Conium divaricatum?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Conium divaricatum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Conium divaricatum?
Feed Conium divaricatum 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Conium divaricatum?
Repot annually 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 Conium divaricatum?
Conium divaricatum can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to yellow hemlock plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Conium divaricatum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Highly toxic to humans and pets
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 Conium divaricatum?
Conium divaricatum is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, spider mites. 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 Conium divaricatum Need?
Conium divaricatum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Conium divaricatum is native to Greece, including Crete. In cooler regions, grow Conium divaricatum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Conium divaricatum 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 Conium genus — compare its care with other Conium species on PlantoScan.
Conium is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Conium divaricatum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Conium divaricatum Boiss. & Orph., family Apiaceae (first published in Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 5: 103 (1856)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Conium divaricatum is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. 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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