Scaraboides manningii Plant Care

Scaraboides manningii Magee & B.-E.van Wyk

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Scaraboides is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Apiaceae. Its only species is Scaraboides manningii.

🌱Herbs
Water

Every 7–10 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

60–75°F

Humidity

40–70%

At a glance

How do you care for Scaraboides manningii?

Water Scaraboides manningii 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 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

What Is the Scaraboides manningii?

Scaraboides manningii (Scaraboides manningii) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Scaraboides genus.

Scaraboides manningii displays a tall, upright herbaceous plant growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Scaraboides manningii produces small clusters of white, delicate umbels.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Scaraboides manningii?

Scaraboides manningii 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 Scaraboides manningii Need?

Scaraboides manningii thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Scaraboides manningii Prefer?

Scaraboides manningii grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Scaraboides manningii prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Temperature

60–75°F

Humidity

40–70%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Scaraboides manningii?

Loamy, well-draining soil mix with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Scaraboides manningii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Scaraboides manningii?

Feed Scaraboides manningii 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 Scaraboides manningii?

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 Scaraboides manningii?

Scaraboides manningii can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps.

Is the Scaraboides manningii Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Scaraboides manningii, 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 Scaraboides manningii?

Scaraboides manningii 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 Scaraboides manningii Need?

Scaraboides manningii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Scaraboides manningii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13a

Keep exploring plants

Scaraboides manningii 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 Scaraboides genus — compare its care with other Scaraboides species on PlantoScan.

Scaraboides is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.

Scaraboides manningii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Scaraboides manningii Magee & B.-E.van Wyk, family Apiaceae (first published in Syst. Bot. 34: 591 (2009)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Scaraboides manningii, 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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