Haplosciadium abyssinicum Plant Care
Haplosciadium abyssinicum Hochst.
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Haplosciadium is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae (Umbelliferae). Its only species is Haplosciadium abyssinicum.
Every 4–7 days
Partial shade to full sun
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Haplosciadium abyssinicum?
Water Haplosciadium abyssinicum every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. 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 Haplosciadium abyssinicum?
Haplosciadium abyssinicum (Haplosciadium abyssinicum) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Haplosciadium genus. Haplosciadium abyssinicum is native to the Afro-alpine zones on East African mountains, occurring on moist valley bottoms above 3,500 metres (11,500 ft).
Haplosciadium abyssinicum displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Haplosciadium abyssinicum produces small clusters of white or pink flowers in umbrella-shaped inflorescences.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Haplosciadium abyssinicum?
Haplosciadium abyssinicum 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 Haplosciadium abyssinicum Need?
Haplosciadium abyssinicum thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Haplosciadium abyssinicum Prefer?
Haplosciadium abyssinicum grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Haplosciadium abyssinicum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Haplosciadium abyssinicum?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Haplosciadium abyssinicum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Haplosciadium abyssinicum?
Feed Haplosciadium abyssinicum 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 Haplosciadium abyssinicum?
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 Haplosciadium abyssinicum?
Haplosciadium abyssinicum can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Haplosciadium abyssinicum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Haplosciadium abyssinicum, 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 Haplosciadium abyssinicum?
Haplosciadium abyssinicum 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 Haplosciadium abyssinicum Need?
Haplosciadium abyssinicum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Haplosciadium abyssinicum is native to the Afro-alpine zones on East African mountains, occurring on moist valley bottoms above 3,500 metres (11,500 ft). In cooler regions, grow Haplosciadium abyssinicum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Haplosciadium abyssinicum 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 Haplosciadium genus — compare its care with other Haplosciadium species on PlantoScan.
Haplosciadium is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Haplosciadium abyssinicum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Haplosciadium abyssinicum Hochst., family Apiaceae (first published in Flora 27: 20 (1844)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Haplosciadium abyssinicum, 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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