Dichosciadium ranunculaceum Plant Care
Dichosciadium ranunculaceum Domin
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Dichosciadium ranunculaceum is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Apiaceae, and the sole species in genus Dichosciadium. It is a small, flat perennial herb that can grow up to 20 cm wide.
Every 4–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Dichosciadium ranunculaceum?
Water Dichosciadium ranunculaceum every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. 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 Dichosciadium ranunculaceum Native To?
What Is the Dichosciadium ranunculaceum?
Dichosciadium ranunculaceum (Dichosciadium ranunculaceum) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Dichosciadium genus. Dichosciadium ranunculaceum is native to southeastern Australia.
Dichosciadium ranunculaceum displays a clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Dichosciadium ranunculaceum produces small clusters of white or pink umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Dichosciadium ranunculaceum?
Dichosciadium ranunculaceum 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 Dichosciadium ranunculaceum Need?
Dichosciadium ranunculaceum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Dichosciadium ranunculaceum Prefer?
Dichosciadium ranunculaceum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Dichosciadium ranunculaceum prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Dichosciadium ranunculaceum?
Rich, well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Dichosciadium ranunculaceum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Dichosciadium ranunculaceum?
Feed Dichosciadium ranunculaceum 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 Dichosciadium ranunculaceum?
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 Dichosciadium ranunculaceum?
Dichosciadium ranunculaceum can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Dichosciadium ranunculaceum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Dichosciadium ranunculaceum, 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 Dichosciadium ranunculaceum?
Dichosciadium ranunculaceum 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 Dichosciadium ranunculaceum Need?
Dichosciadium ranunculaceum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Dichosciadium ranunculaceum is native to southeastern Australia. In cooler regions, grow Dichosciadium ranunculaceum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Dichosciadium ranunculaceum 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 Dichosciadium genus — compare its care with other Dichosciadium species on PlantoScan.
Dichosciadium is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Dichosciadium ranunculaceum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dichosciadium ranunculaceum Domin, family Apiaceae (first published in Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 5: 104 (1908)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Dichosciadium ranunculaceum, 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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