Prionosciadium humile Plant Care
Prionosciadium humile Rose
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Prionosciadium humile is a species native to the Mexican state of Nuevo León. It is a biennial herb with trifoliate leaves, each leaflet palmately 3-lobed and almost cleft.
Every 7–10 days
Partial shade to full sun
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Prionosciadium humile?
Water Prionosciadium humile every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Prionosciadium humile?
Prionosciadium humile (Prionosciadium humile) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Prionosciadium genus. Prionosciadium humile is native to the Mexican state of Nuevo León.
Prionosciadium humile displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Prionosciadium humile produces small clusters of white or pink flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Prionosciadium humile?
Prionosciadium humile 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 Prionosciadium humile Need?
Prionosciadium humile thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Prionosciadium humile Prefer?
Prionosciadium humile grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Prionosciadium humile prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Prionosciadium humile?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Prionosciadium humile to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Prionosciadium humile?
Feed Prionosciadium humile 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 Prionosciadium humile?
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 Prionosciadium humile?
Prionosciadium humile can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to prionosciadium bellii plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Prionosciadium humile Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Prionosciadium humile, 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 Prionosciadium humile?
Prionosciadium humile is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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 Prionosciadium humile Need?
Prionosciadium humile grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Prionosciadium humile is native to the Mexican state of Nuevo León. In cooler regions, grow Prionosciadium humile as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Prionosciadium humile 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 Prionosciadium genus — compare its care with other Prionosciadium species on PlantoScan.
Prionosciadium is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Prionosciadium humile thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Prionosciadium humile Rose, family Apiaceae (first published in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 302 (1909)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Prionosciadium humile, 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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