Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: Plant Care
Petroselinum fractophyllum Lag. ex Sweet
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With its delicate fern-like leaves and vibrant green color, Petroselinum fractophyllum hails from the lush forests of Central America. Plant collectors are drawn to its unique appearance, adding a touch of exotic elegance to their indoor gardens.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts:?
Water Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: every 3–5 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 4 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: Native To?
What Is the Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts:?
Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: (Petroselinum fractophyllum) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Petroselinum genus. Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: is native to the Balkans.
Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: displays a compact, clumping herb growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: produces small white or yellow umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts:?
Petroselinum fractophyllum requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: Need?
Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: Prefer?
Petroselinum fractophyllum grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts:?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added compost or organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts:?
Feed Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: every 4 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 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts:?
Repot annually 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 Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts:?
Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to parsley plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts:, 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 Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts:?
Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, 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 Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: Need?
Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: is native to the Balkans. In cooler regions, grow Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: 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 Petroselinum genus — compare its care with other Petroselinum species on PlantoScan.
Petroselinum is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts: thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Petroselinum fractophyllum Lag. ex Sweet, family Apiaceae (first published in Hort. Brit. [Sweet], ed. 2. 245, nomen. 1830) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Common name:Scientific name:Family:Genus:Native region:Description:Uses:Interesting facts:, 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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