Mastigosciadium hysteranthum Plant Care

Mastigosciadium hysteranthum Rech.f. & Kuber

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Mastigosciadium is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Apiaceae. It contains a single species, Mastigosciadium hysteranthum, a perennial endemic to southwestern Afghanistan.

🌱Herbs
Water

Every 5–7 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

60–75°F

Humidity

40–60%

At a glance

How do you care for Mastigosciadium hysteranthum?

Water Mastigosciadium hysteranthum every 5–7 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.

Where Is the Mastigosciadium hysteranthum Native To?

Native range1 country

What Is the Mastigosciadium hysteranthum?

Mastigosciadium hysteranthum (Mastigosciadium hysteranthum) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Mastigosciadium genus. Mastigosciadium hysteranthum is native to southwestern Afghanistan.

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

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Mastigosciadium hysteranthum?

Mastigosciadium hysteranthum requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days

Let soil partially dry between waterings

What Light Does the Mastigosciadium hysteranthum Need?

Mastigosciadium hysteranthum thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Mastigosciadium hysteranthum Prefer?

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

Temperature

60–75°F

Humidity

40–60%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mastigosciadium hysteranthum?

Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Mastigosciadium hysteranthum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Mastigosciadium hysteranthum?

Feed Mastigosciadium hysteranthum 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 Mastigosciadium hysteranthum?

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 Mastigosciadium hysteranthum?

Mastigosciadium hysteranthum can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.

Is the Mastigosciadium hysteranthum Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Mastigosciadium hysteranthum, 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 Mastigosciadium hysteranthum?

Mastigosciadium hysteranthum is susceptible to aphids, carrot rust fly, celery leaf miner. 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 Mastigosciadium hysteranthum Need?

Mastigosciadium hysteranthum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Mastigosciadium hysteranthum is native to southwestern Afghanistan. In cooler regions, grow Mastigosciadium hysteranthum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13a

Keep exploring plants

Mastigosciadium hysteranthum 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 Mastigosciadium genus — compare its care with other Mastigosciadium species on PlantoScan.

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

Mastigosciadium hysteranthum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Mastigosciadium hysteranthum Rech.f. & Kuber, family Apiaceae (first published in Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 101: 364 (1964)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Mastigosciadium hysteranthum, 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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