Prionosciadium linearifolium Plant Care
Prionosciadium linearifolium J.M.Coult. & Rose
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Prionosciadium linearifolium is a plant known from the Mexican states of Puebla and Zacatecas. It is a biennial herb with compound leaves with long linear leaflets.
Every 7–10 days
Partial shade to full sun
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Prionosciadium linearifolium?
Water Prionosciadium linearifolium 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. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Prionosciadium linearifolium?
Prionosciadium linearifolium (Prionosciadium linearifolium) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Prionosciadium genus.
Prionosciadium linearifolium displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Prionosciadium linearifolium produces small clusters of white or pink flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Prionosciadium linearifolium?
Prionosciadium linearifolium 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 linearifolium Need?
Prionosciadium linearifolium thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Prionosciadium linearifolium Prefer?
Prionosciadium linearifolium grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Prionosciadium linearifolium prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Prionosciadium linearifolium?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Prionosciadium linearifolium to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Prionosciadium linearifolium?
Feed Prionosciadium linearifolium 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 linearifolium?
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 linearifolium?
Prionosciadium linearifolium 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 linearifolium Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 linearifolium?
Prionosciadium linearifolium 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 linearifolium Need?
Prionosciadium linearifolium grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Prionosciadium linearifolium as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Prionosciadium linearifolium 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 linearifolium thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Prionosciadium linearifolium J.M.Coult. & Rose, family Apiaceae (first published in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3: 308 (1895)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Prionosciadium linearifolium is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. 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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