Heuchera abramsii Plant Care
Heuchera abramsii Rydb.
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Heuchera abramsii is a rare species of flowering plant in the saxifrage family known by the common names San Gabriel alumroot and Abrams' alumroot.
Every 7–10 days
Part shade to full shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Heuchera abramsii?
Plant Heuchera abramsii in part shade to full shade (USDA zones 12a) and water a young shrub every 7–10 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Heuchera abramsii?
Heuchera abramsii (Heuchera abramsii) belongs to the Saxifragaceae family within the Heuchera genus.
Heuchera abramsii displays a compact mounds, spreading clumps growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Heuchera abramsii produces delicate, bell-shaped flowers on slender stems in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Heuchera abramsii?
Water a young or newly planted Heuchera abramsii every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the Heuchera abramsii Need?
Heuchera abramsii thrives in part shade to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–1,000 lux. Avoid placing Heuchera abramsii in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Part shade to full shade
100–1,000 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Heuchera abramsii Prefer?
Heuchera abramsii tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Heuchera abramsii prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Heuchera abramsii?
Well-draining, humus-rich soil with added compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Heuchera abramsii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Heuchera abramsii?
Feed Heuchera abramsii every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.
Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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Where Should You Plant a Heuchera abramsii?
Choose a spot with part shade to full shade and well-draining, humus-rich soil with added compost or peat moss. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Heuchera abramsii is suited to USDA Zone 12a.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a Heuchera abramsii?
Heuchera abramsii can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a Heuchera abramsii?
Prune Heuchera abramsii while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.
How Do You Care for a Heuchera abramsii in Winter?
Heuchera abramsii is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.
How Do You Propagate a Heuchera abramsii?
Heuchera abramsii can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to coral bells plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Heuchera abramsii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Heuchera abramsii, 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 Heuchera abramsii?
Heuchera abramsii is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, vine weevils. 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 Heuchera abramsii Need?
Heuchera abramsii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Heuchera abramsii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Heuchera abramsii 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 Heuchera genus — compare its care with other Heuchera species on PlantoScan.
Heuchera is part of the Saxifragaceae plant family — browse all Saxifragaceae genera and species.
Heuchera abramsii copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
More Heuchera Species
Other Heuchera species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Heuchera abramsii Rydb., family Saxifragaceae (first published in N. Amer. Fl. 22: 109 (1905)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Heuchera abramsii, 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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