Tauschia arguta Plant Care
Tauschia arguta (Torr. & A.Gray) J.F.Macbr.
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Tauschia arguta is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by the common name southern umbrellawort. It is native to the mountains of southern California and Baja California, where it grows in local habitat types such as woodlands and chaparral.
Every 7–10 days
Partial shade to full sun
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Tauschia arguta?
Water Tauschia arguta 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 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Tauschia arguta Native To?
What Is the Tauschia arguta?
Tauschia arguta (Tauschia arguta) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Tauschia genus. Tauschia arguta is native to the mountains of southern California and Baja California.
Tauschia arguta displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Tauschia arguta produces small clusters of white or pink flowers in umbrella-shaped inflorescences.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Tauschia arguta?
Tauschia arguta 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 Tauschia arguta Need?
Tauschia arguta thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Tauschia arguta Prefer?
Tauschia arguta grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Tauschia arguta prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Tauschia arguta?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Tauschia arguta to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Tauschia arguta?
Feed Tauschia arguta 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 Tauschia arguta?
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 Tauschia arguta?
Tauschia arguta can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to tauschia glauca plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Tauschia arguta Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Tauschia arguta, 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 Tauschia arguta?
Tauschia arguta 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 Tauschia arguta Need?
Tauschia arguta grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Tauschia arguta is native to the mountains of southern California and Baja California. In cooler regions, grow Tauschia arguta as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Tauschia arguta 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 Tauschia genus — compare its care with other Tauschia species on PlantoScan.
Tauschia is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Tauschia arguta thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tauschia arguta (Torr. & A.Gray) J.F.Macbr., family Apiaceae (first published in Contr. Gray Herb. 56: 32. 1918) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Tauschia arguta, 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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