Hansenia weberbaueriana Plant Care

Hansenia weberbaueriana (Fedde ex H.Wolff) Pimenov & Kljuykov

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Hansenia weberbaueriana, synonym Notopterygium incisum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native from northeastern Tibet to central China. It is known as the notopterygium root.

🌱Herbs
Water

Every 4–7 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

60–75°F

Humidity

40–60%

At a glance

How do you care for Hansenia weberbaueriana?

Water Hansenia weberbaueriana 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 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

What Is the Hansenia weberbaueriana?

Hansenia weberbaueriana (Hansenia weberbaueriana) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Hansenia genus.

Hansenia weberbaueriana displays a tall, upright herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Hansenia weberbaueriana produces small clusters of white, pink, or purple umbels.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Hansenia weberbaueriana?

Hansenia weberbaueriana 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 Hansenia weberbaueriana Need?

Hansenia weberbaueriana thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hansenia weberbaueriana Prefer?

Hansenia weberbaueriana grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Hansenia weberbaueriana prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Temperature

60–75°F

Humidity

40–60%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hansenia weberbaueriana?

Rich, well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Hansenia weberbaueriana to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Hansenia weberbaueriana?

Feed Hansenia weberbaueriana 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 Hansenia weberbaueriana?

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 Hansenia weberbaueriana?

Hansenia weberbaueriana can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.

Is the Hansenia weberbaueriana Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Hansenia weberbaueriana, 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 Hansenia weberbaueriana?

Hansenia weberbaueriana 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 Hansenia weberbaueriana Need?

Hansenia weberbaueriana grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Hansenia weberbaueriana as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13a

Keep exploring plants

Hansenia weberbaueriana 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 Hansenia genus — compare its care with other Hansenia species on PlantoScan.

Hansenia is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.

Hansenia weberbaueriana thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Hansenia weberbaueriana (Fedde ex H.Wolff) Pimenov & Kljuykov, family Apiaceae (first published in Willdenowia 38: 169 (2008)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hansenia weberbaueriana, 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 13a, 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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