Plant profile
Heterosperma tenuisectum
Heterosperma tenuisectum (Griseb.) Cabrera
Heterosperma tenuisectum is a plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, characterized by its delicate appearance and finely divided leaves.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- annual
- Climate
- Its ecology blends warmth with a marked dry season.
- Origin / area
- Its known area of origin points to: Peru to N. Argentina.
Recommended products for Heterosperma tenuisectum
Basic care
- Watering
- Don’t waterlog, but don’t leave it bone-dry for days either.
- Light
- Avoid midday sun pressed against the glass.
- Temperature
- Avoid cold draughts and sharp temperature drops.
- Humidity
- Neither desert-dry nor a constantly steamy bath.
Pet toxicity
A nibble can irritate; prevention beats an emergency.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15562412) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (3114398) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (121401-2) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000096579) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).