Fumaria gaillardotii Plant Care
Fumaria gaillardotii Boiss.
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Fumaria gaillardotii is a species of plant in the family Papaveraceae.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Fumaria gaillardotii?
Water Fumaria gaillardotii every 3–5 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 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Fumaria gaillardotii?
Fumaria gaillardotii (Fumaria gaillardotii) belongs to the Papaveraceae family within the Fumaria genus.
Fumaria gaillardotii displays a low-growing, spreading herb growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Fumaria gaillardotii produces small tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Fumaria gaillardotii?
Fumaria gaillardotii requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Fumaria gaillardotii Need?
Fumaria gaillardotii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Fumaria gaillardotii Prefer?
Fumaria gaillardotii grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Fumaria gaillardotii prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Fumaria gaillardotii?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Fumaria gaillardotii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Fumaria gaillardotii?
Feed Fumaria gaillardotii 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 Fumaria gaillardotii?
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 Fumaria gaillardotii?
Fumaria gaillardotii can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to white ramping fumitory plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Fumaria gaillardotii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Fumaria gaillardotii, 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 Fumaria gaillardotii?
Fumaria gaillardotii 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 Fumaria gaillardotii Need?
Fumaria gaillardotii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Fumaria gaillardotii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Fumaria gaillardotii 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 Fumaria genus — compare its care with other Fumaria species on PlantoScan.
Fumaria is part of the Papaveraceae plant family — browse all Papaveraceae genera and species.
Fumaria gaillardotii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Fumaria Species
Other Fumaria species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Fumaria gaillardotii Boiss., family Papaveraceae (first published in Fl. Orient. 1: 139 (1867)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Fumaria gaillardotii, 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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