Yunnan Globeflower Plant Care
Trollius yunnanensis Ulbr.
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This plant's deeply lobed, palmate leaves are a standout feature, giving it a unique appearance. Hailing from the Yunnan province of China, Trollius yunnanensis is sought after by plant collectors for its vibrant yellow flowers and ability to thrive in moist, shady conditions.
Every 7–10 days
Part shade to full sun
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Yunnan Globeflower?
Water Yunnan Globeflower every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it part 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 Yunnan Globeflower Native To?
What Is the Yunnan Globeflower?
Yunnan Globeflower (Trollius yunnanensis) belongs to the Ranunculaceae family within the Trollius genus. Yunnan Globeflower is native to southern China. Yunnan Globeflower is also known as Globeflower.
Yunnan Globeflower displays a clump-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Yunnan Globeflower produces large, globular, bright yellow flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Yunnan Globeflower?
Trollius yunnanensis 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 Yunnan Globeflower Need?
Yunnan Globeflower thrives in part shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Part shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Yunnan Globeflower Prefer?
Trollius yunnanensis grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Yunnan Globeflower prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Yunnan Globeflower?
Moist, fertile, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Yunnan Globeflower to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Yunnan Globeflower?
Feed Yunnan Globeflower 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 Yunnan Globeflower?
Divide and repot every 3-4 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 Yunnan Globeflower?
Yunnan Globeflower can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to asian globeflower plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Yunnan Globeflower Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Yunnan Globeflower, 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 Yunnan Globeflower?
Yunnan Globeflower is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. 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 Yunnan Globeflower Need?
Yunnan Globeflower grows outdoors in USDA Zone 5a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 5a. Yunnan Globeflower is native to southern China.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Yunnan Globeflower 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 Trollius genus — compare its care with other Trollius species on PlantoScan.
Trollius is part of the Ranunculaceae plant family — browse all Ranunculaceae genera and species.
Yunnan Globeflower thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Trollius Species
Other Trollius species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Trollius yunnanensis Ulbr., family Ranunculaceae (first published in Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 12: 368 (1922)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Yunnan Globeflower, 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 5a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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