Sibbaldia parviflora Plant Care

Sibbaldia parviflora Willd.

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Sibbaldia parviflora is a species of flowering plant in the genus Sibbaldia of the family Rosaceae, native to Southeast Europe and West Asia. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing in damp rocky places on alpine meadows.

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Water

Every 7–10 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

50–75°F

Humidity

40–60%

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How do you care for Sibbaldia parviflora?

Water Sibbaldia parviflora 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 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

Where Is the Sibbaldia parviflora Native To?

Native range58 countries

What Is the Sibbaldia parviflora?

Sibbaldia parviflora (Sibbaldia parviflora) belongs to the Rosaceae family within the Sibbaldia genus. Sibbaldia parviflora is native to Southeast Europe and West Asia.

Sibbaldia parviflora displays a low spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Sibbaldia parviflora produces small white or pink flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Sibbaldia parviflora?

Sibbaldia parviflora 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 Sibbaldia parviflora Need?

Sibbaldia parviflora thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Sibbaldia parviflora Prefer?

Sibbaldia parviflora grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Sibbaldia parviflora prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Temperature

50–75°F

Humidity

40–60%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Sibbaldia parviflora?

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Sibbaldia parviflora to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Sibbaldia parviflora?

Feed Sibbaldia parviflora 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 Sibbaldia parviflora?

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 Sibbaldia parviflora?

Sibbaldia parviflora can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to sibbaldia cuneata plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Sibbaldia parviflora Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Sibbaldia parviflora, 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 Sibbaldia parviflora?

Sibbaldia parviflora is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leafhoppers. 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 Sibbaldia parviflora Need?

Sibbaldia parviflora grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Sibbaldia parviflora is native to Southeast Europe and West Asia. In cooler regions, grow Sibbaldia parviflora as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 12a

Keep exploring plants

Sibbaldia parviflora 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 Sibbaldia genus — compare its care with other Sibbaldia species on PlantoScan.

Sibbaldia is part of the Rosaceae plant family — browse all Rosaceae genera and species.

Sibbaldia parviflora thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Sibbaldia parviflora Willd., family Rosaceae (first published in Neue Schriften Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 2: 125 (1799)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Sibbaldia parviflora, 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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