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Krasnovia longiloba Plant Care
Krasnovia longiloba (Kar. & Kir.) Popov ex Schischk.
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With its strikingly long and slender lobed leaves, this plant originates from the tropical forests of South America. Plant collectors are drawn to this unique specimen for its rare foliage shape and vibrant green color that adds a touch of exotic elegance to any plant collection.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Krasnovia longiloba?
Water Krasnovia longiloba every 7–10 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.
Where Is the Krasnovia longiloba Native To?
What Is the Krasnovia longiloba?
Krasnovia longiloba (Krasnovia longiloba) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Krasnovia genus. Krasnovia longiloba is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Xinjiang.
Krasnovia longiloba displays a tall, upright perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Krasnovia longiloba produces small clusters of white or pink flowers in umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Krasnovia longiloba?
Krasnovia longiloba 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 Krasnovia longiloba Need?
Krasnovia longiloba thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Krasnovia longiloba Prefer?
Krasnovia longiloba grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Krasnovia longiloba prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Krasnovia longiloba?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Krasnovia longiloba to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Krasnovia longiloba?
Feed Krasnovia longiloba 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 Krasnovia longiloba?
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 Krasnovia longiloba?
Krasnovia longiloba can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Krasnovia longiloba Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Krasnovia longiloba, 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 Krasnovia longiloba?
Krasnovia longiloba is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leaf miners. 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 Krasnovia longiloba Need?
Krasnovia longiloba grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Krasnovia longiloba is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Xinjiang. In cooler regions, grow Krasnovia longiloba as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Krasnovia longiloba 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 Krasnovia genus — compare its care with other Krasnovia species on PlantoScan.
Krasnovia is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Krasnovia longiloba thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Krasnovia longiloba (Kar. & Kir.) Popov ex Schischk., family Apiaceae (first published in Fl. URSS 16: 592 (1950)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Krasnovia longiloba, 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.
- Photo: Alexander Dubynin, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- 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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