Cutleaf Corydalis Plant Care
Corydalis incisa (Thunb.) Pers.
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Corydalis incisa, incised fumewort, is an annual or biennial herbaceous species of plant in the poppy family. It is also known as purple keman or murasa-kike-man.
Every 2–3 days
Partial to full shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Cutleaf Corydalis?
Water Cutleaf Corydalis every 2–3 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Cutleaf Corydalis Native To?
What Is the Cutleaf Corydalis?
Cutleaf Corydalis (Corydalis incisa) belongs to the Papaveraceae family within the Corydalis genus. Cutleaf Corydalis is native to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China, found in forests, clearings, and irrigation channels.
Cutleaf Corydalis displays a spreading, low-growing perennial growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Cutleaf Corydalis produces unique spurred flowers in shades of pink, purple, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Cutleaf Corydalis?
Corydalis incisa requires watering every 2–3 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 2–3 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Cutleaf Corydalis Need?
Cutleaf Corydalis thrives in partial to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–1,000 lux. Avoid placing Cutleaf Corydalis in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
100–1,000 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cutleaf Corydalis Prefer?
Corydalis incisa grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Cutleaf Corydalis prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cutleaf Corydalis?
Moist, well-draining soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Cutleaf Corydalis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Cutleaf Corydalis?
Feed Cutleaf Corydalis 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 Cutleaf Corydalis?
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 Cutleaf Corydalis?
Cutleaf Corydalis can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to caucasian corydalis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Cutleaf Corydalis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cutleaf Corydalis, 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 Cutleaf Corydalis?
Cutleaf Corydalis is susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids. 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 Cutleaf Corydalis Need?
Cutleaf Corydalis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Cutleaf Corydalis is native to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China, found in forests, clearings, and irrigation channels. In cooler regions, grow Cutleaf Corydalis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Cutleaf Corydalis 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 Corydalis genus — compare its care with other Corydalis species on PlantoScan.
Corydalis is part of the Papaveraceae plant family — browse all Papaveraceae genera and species.
Cutleaf Corydalis copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
More Corydalis Species
Other Corydalis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Corydalis incisa (Thunb.) Pers., family Papaveraceae (first published in Syn. Pl. 2: 269 (1806)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cutleaf Corydalis, 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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