Spiny Echinophora Plant Care
Echinophora spinosa L.
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Echinophora spinosa, the prickly parsnip, is a species of plant in the genus Echinophora found in Europe.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Spiny Echinophora?
Water Spiny Echinophora every 7–10 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.
Where Is the Spiny Echinophora Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the Spiny Echinophora?
Spiny Echinophora (Echinophora spinosa) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Echinophora genus. Spiny Echinophora is native to Europe.
Spiny Echinophora displays a clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Spiny Echinophora produces small white umbels in summer.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Spiny Echinophora?
Echinophora spinosa requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Spiny Echinophora Need?
Spiny Echinophora thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Spiny Echinophora Prefer?
Echinophora spinosa grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Spiny Echinophora prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Spiny Echinophora?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Spiny Echinophora to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Spiny Echinophora?
Feed Spiny Echinophora 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 Spiny Echinophora?
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 Spiny Echinophora?
Spiny Echinophora can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps.
Is the Spiny Echinophora Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Spiny Echinophora, 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 Spiny Echinophora?
Spiny Echinophora is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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 Spiny Echinophora Need?
Spiny Echinophora grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Spiny Echinophora is native to Europe. In cooler regions, grow Spiny Echinophora as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
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Spiny Echinophora 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 Echinophora genus (family Apiaceae) — search all Echinophora species in the plant lookup.
Spiny Echinophora thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Echinophora spinosa L., family Apiaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 239 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Spiny Echinophora, 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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