Peucedanum intermedium Plant Care
Peucedanum intermedium Porcius
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This plant is known for its delicate, fern-like leaves that give it a unique and graceful appearance. Originating from the Caucasus region, Peucedanum intermedium attracts plant collectors with its striking foliage and ability to thrive in rocky, dry landscapes.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Peucedanum intermedium?
Water Peucedanum intermedium 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 Peucedanum intermedium Native To?
What Is the Peucedanum intermedium?
Peucedanum intermedium (Peucedanum intermedium) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Peucedanum genus. Peucedanum intermedium is native to the Balkans.
Peucedanum intermedium displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Peucedanum intermedium produces small clusters of white or yellow flowers in umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Peucedanum intermedium?
Peucedanum intermedium 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 Peucedanum intermedium Need?
Peucedanum intermedium thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Peucedanum intermedium Prefer?
Peucedanum intermedium grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Peucedanum intermedium prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Peucedanum intermedium?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Peucedanum intermedium to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Peucedanum intermedium?
Feed Peucedanum intermedium 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 Peucedanum intermedium?
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 Peucedanum intermedium?
Peucedanum intermedium can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to heart-leaved alexanders plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Peucedanum intermedium Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Peucedanum intermedium, 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 Peucedanum intermedium?
Peucedanum intermedium is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, 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 Peucedanum intermedium Need?
Peucedanum intermedium grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Peucedanum intermedium is native to the Balkans. In cooler regions, grow Peucedanum intermedium as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Peucedanum intermedium 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 Peucedanum genus — compare its care with other Peucedanum species on PlantoScan.
Peucedanum is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Peucedanum intermedium thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Peucedanum Species
Other Peucedanum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Peucedanum intermedium Porcius, family Apiaceae (first published in Analele Acad. Romane Ser. II, xiv. (1892) 108.) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Peucedanum intermedium, 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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