Chinese Anemone Plant Care
Eriocapitella tomentosa (Maxim.) Christenh. & Byng
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Eriocapitella tomentosa, a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, is native to Asia. The specific epithet tomentosa means "thickly matted with hairs, tomentum (padding)".
Every 5–7 days
Partial shade to full shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Chinese Anemone?
Water Chinese Anemone every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade 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. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Chinese Anemone?
Chinese Anemone (Eriocapitella tomentosa) belongs to the Ranunculaceae family within the Eriocapitella genus. Chinese Anemone is native to Asia. Chinese Anemone is also known as Downy Japanese Anemone.
Chinese Anemone displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Chinese Anemone produces showy, colorful blooms in shades of purple, blue, and white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Chinese Anemone?
Eriocapitella tomentosa requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Chinese Anemone Need?
Chinese Anemone thrives in partial shade to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Chinese Anemone in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full shade
100–500 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Chinese Anemone Prefer?
Eriocapitella tomentosa grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Chinese Anemone prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Chinese Anemone?
Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Chinese Anemone to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Chinese Anemone?
Feed Chinese Anemone 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 Chinese Anemone?
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 Chinese Anemone?
Chinese Anemone can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Chinese Anemone Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly 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 Chinese Anemone?
Chinese Anemone is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. 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 Chinese Anemone Need?
Chinese Anemone grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Chinese Anemone is native to Asia. In cooler regions, grow Chinese Anemone as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Chinese Anemone 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 Eriocapitella genus — compare its care with other Eriocapitella species on PlantoScan.
Eriocapitella is part of the Ranunculaceae plant family — browse all Ranunculaceae genera and species.
Chinese Anemone copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Eriocapitella tomentosa (Maxim.) Christenh. & Byng, family Ranunculaceae (first published in Global Fl. 4: 75. 2018 [9 Feb 2018] [epublished]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Chinese Anemone 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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