Mountain Five Finger (Pseudopanax Colensoi) is a perennial tree in the Araliaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Pseudopanax colensoi is a small, much-branched evergreen tree native to New Zealand, characterized by its distinctive palmate leaves with fleshy leaflets arranged fanwise.

Mountain Five Finger

Mountain Five Finger

Pseudopanax Colensoi

Pseudopanax colensoi is a small, much-branched evergreen tree native to New Zealand, characterized by its distinctive palmate leaves with fleshy leaflets arranged fanwise.

Quick Facts

Type
tree
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, habitat plant, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Mountain Five Finger

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
May
...
Jun
...
Jul
...
Aug
...
Sep
...
Oct
...
Nov
...
Dec
...

Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

Group plants together to create...

Growth Hack

Rotate your plant every...

Photo Gallery10+ photos

Mountain Five Finger
Mountain Five Finger detail

View leaf details, flowers, seeds & more in the app

Taxonomy

Family:Araliaceae
Genus:Pseudopanax