Divaricate Saposhnikovia Plant Care
Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk.
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Saposhnikovia is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. Its only species is Saposhnikovia divaricata, known as fángfēng 防風 in Chinese, bangpung in Korean, and siler in English.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Divaricate Saposhnikovia?
Water Divaricate Saposhnikovia 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 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Divaricate Saposhnikovia?
Divaricate Saposhnikovia (Saposhnikovia divaricata) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Saposhnikovia genus.
Divaricate Saposhnikovia displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Divaricate Saposhnikovia produces small white umbels in late summer.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Divaricate Saposhnikovia?
Saposhnikovia divaricata 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 Divaricate Saposhnikovia Need?
Divaricate Saposhnikovia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Divaricate Saposhnikovia Prefer?
Saposhnikovia divaricata grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Divaricate Saposhnikovia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Divaricate Saposhnikovia?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Divaricate Saposhnikovia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Divaricate Saposhnikovia?
Feed Divaricate Saposhnikovia 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 Divaricate Saposhnikovia?
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 Divaricate Saposhnikovia?
Divaricate Saposhnikovia can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Divaricate Saposhnikovia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Divaricate Saposhnikovia, 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 Divaricate Saposhnikovia?
Divaricate Saposhnikovia is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew. 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 Divaricate Saposhnikovia Need?
Divaricate Saposhnikovia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Divaricate Saposhnikovia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Divaricate Saposhnikovia 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 Saposhnikovia genus — compare its care with other Saposhnikovia species on PlantoScan.
Saposhnikovia is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Divaricate Saposhnikovia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk., family Apiaceae (first published in Fl. URSS 17: 359 (1951)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Divaricate Saposhnikovia, 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 12a, 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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