Patrinia gibbosa Plant Care
Patrinia gibbosa Maxim.
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Patrinia gibbosa, the swollen patrinia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to northern Japan and the Kuril Islands. A clumping perennial, it is smaller than the better-known Patrinia scabiosifolia.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Patrinia gibbosa?
Water Patrinia gibbosa 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 Patrinia gibbosa Native To?
What Is the Patrinia gibbosa?
Patrinia gibbosa (Patrinia gibbosa) belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family within the Patrinia genus. Patrinia gibbosa is native to northern Japan and the Kuril Islands.
Patrinia gibbosa displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Patrinia gibbosa produces small, star-shaped yellow flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Patrinia gibbosa?
Patrinia gibbosa 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 Patrinia gibbosa Need?
Patrinia gibbosa thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Patrinia gibbosa Prefer?
Patrinia gibbosa grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Patrinia gibbosa prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Patrinia gibbosa?
Rich, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Patrinia gibbosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Patrinia gibbosa?
Feed Patrinia gibbosa 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 Patrinia gibbosa?
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 Patrinia gibbosa?
Patrinia gibbosa can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to patrinia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Patrinia gibbosa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Patrinia gibbosa, 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 Patrinia gibbosa?
Patrinia gibbosa is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. 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 Patrinia gibbosa Need?
Patrinia gibbosa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Patrinia gibbosa is native to northern Japan and the Kuril Islands. In cooler regions, grow Patrinia gibbosa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Patrinia gibbosa 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 Patrinia genus — compare its care with other Patrinia species on PlantoScan.
Patrinia is part of the Caprifoliaceae plant family — browse all Caprifoliaceae genera and species.
Patrinia gibbosa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Patrinia gibbosa Maxim., family Caprifoliaceae (first published in Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 12: 67 (1868)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Patrinia gibbosa, 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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