Sphallerocarpus gracilis Plant Care
Sphallerocarpus gracilis Koso-Pol.
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Sphallerocarpus is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Apiaceae. Its only species is Sphallerocarpus gracilis.
Every 5–7 days
Partial shade to full sun
60–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Sphallerocarpus gracilis?
Water Sphallerocarpus gracilis every 5–7 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 Sphallerocarpus gracilis?
Sphallerocarpus gracilis (Sphallerocarpus gracilis) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Sphallerocarpus genus.
Sphallerocarpus gracilis displays a clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Sphallerocarpus gracilis produces small clusters of white, pink, or purple umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Sphallerocarpus gracilis?
Sphallerocarpus gracilis requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Sphallerocarpus gracilis Need?
Sphallerocarpus gracilis thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Sphallerocarpus gracilis Prefer?
Sphallerocarpus gracilis grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Sphallerocarpus gracilis prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Sphallerocarpus gracilis?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Sphallerocarpus gracilis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Sphallerocarpus gracilis?
Feed Sphallerocarpus gracilis 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 Sphallerocarpus gracilis?
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 Sphallerocarpus gracilis?
Sphallerocarpus gracilis can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Sphallerocarpus gracilis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Sphallerocarpus gracilis, 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 Sphallerocarpus gracilis?
Sphallerocarpus gracilis 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 Sphallerocarpus gracilis Need?
Sphallerocarpus gracilis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Sphallerocarpus gracilis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Sphallerocarpus gracilis 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 Sphallerocarpus genus — compare its care with other Sphallerocarpus species on PlantoScan.
Sphallerocarpus is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Sphallerocarpus gracilis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Sphallerocarpus gracilis Koso-Pol., family Apiaceae (first published in Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou , n.s., 29: 202 (1915 publ. 1916)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Sphallerocarpus gracilis, 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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