Gingidia montana Plant Care
Gingidia montana (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) J.W.Dawson
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Gingidia montana, or mountain aniseed, New Zealand aniseed, koheriki, Māori anise, native angelica, or naupiro, is a species of flowering plant,endemic to New Zealand. It used to exist across the North and South Islands, but is now quite rare in the North Island due to heavy grazing by introduced herbivores.
Every 5–7 days
Partial shade to full sun
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Gingidia montana?
Water Gingidia montana every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. 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 Gingidia montana Native To?
What Is the Gingidia montana?
Gingidia montana (Gingidia montana) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Gingidia genus. Gingidia montana is native to New Zealand.
Gingidia montana displays a clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Gingidia montana produces small clusters of white or pink umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Gingidia montana?
Gingidia montana 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 Gingidia montana Need?
Gingidia montana thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Gingidia montana Prefer?
Gingidia montana grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Gingidia montana prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Gingidia montana?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Gingidia montana to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Gingidia montana?
Feed Gingidia montana 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 Gingidia montana?
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 Gingidia montana?
Gingidia montana can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Gingidia montana Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Gingidia montana, 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 Gingidia montana?
Gingidia montana 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 Gingidia montana Need?
Gingidia montana grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Gingidia montana is native to New Zealand. In cooler regions, grow Gingidia montana as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Gingidia montana 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 Gingidia genus — compare its care with other Gingidia species on PlantoScan.
Gingidia is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Gingidia montana thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Gingidia montana (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) J.W.Dawson, family Apiaceae (first published in Kew Bull. 29: 476 (1974)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Gingidia montana, 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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