Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly during cooler months, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Also known as Chiflera · Umbrella Plant
Astropanax abyssinicus is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae, native to Ethiopia. It is a large shrub or small tree.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid intense direct sunlight.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures (18-24°C). Avoid cold drafts.
Low
25% intensity
Feed monthly during growing season, none in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly during cooler months, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Use clean, sharp tools.
Propagate by stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be about 10-15 cm long and placed in moist, well-draining potting mix. A rooting hormone can encourage faster root development.
Maintain warmth and humidity.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repotting is best done in spring, coinciding with the start of the active growing season.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Astropanax Abyssinicus (Astropanax abyssinicus)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Astropanax |
| Species | Astropanax abyssinicus |
Similar in genus Astropanax
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