Kenopleurum virosum Plant Care
Kenopleurum virosum P.Candargy
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Kenopleurum virosum is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is the sole species in genus Kenopleurum.
Every 7–10 days
Partial shade to full sun
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Kenopleurum virosum?
Water Kenopleurum virosum every 7–10 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 Kenopleurum virosum?
Kenopleurum virosum (Kenopleurum virosum) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Kenopleurum genus. Kenopleurum virosum is native to the eastern portion of Lesbos, a Greek island in the eastern Aegean Sea.
Kenopleurum virosum displays a tall, upright perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Kenopleurum virosum produces small clusters of white, star-shaped flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Kenopleurum virosum?
Kenopleurum virosum requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Kenopleurum virosum Need?
Kenopleurum virosum thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Kenopleurum virosum Prefer?
Kenopleurum virosum grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Kenopleurum virosum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Kenopleurum virosum?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Kenopleurum virosum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Kenopleurum virosum?
Feed Kenopleurum virosum 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 Kenopleurum virosum?
Repot every 2-3 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 Kenopleurum virosum?
Kenopleurum virosum can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Kenopleurum virosum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Kenopleurum virosum, 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 Kenopleurum virosum?
Kenopleurum virosum 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 Kenopleurum virosum Need?
Kenopleurum virosum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Kenopleurum virosum is native to the eastern portion of Lesbos, a Greek island in the eastern Aegean Sea. In cooler regions, grow Kenopleurum virosum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Kenopleurum virosum 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 Kenopleurum genus — compare its care with other Kenopleurum species on PlantoScan.
Kenopleurum is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Kenopleurum virosum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Kenopleurum virosum P.Candargy, family Apiaceae (first published in Bull. Soc. Bot. France 44: 159 (1897)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Kenopleurum virosum, 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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