How to tend a Dracunculus vulgaris
Also known as: Aron dracunculum (L.) St.-Lag., Arum dracunculus L., Arum guttatum Salisb., Dracunculus vulgaris var. creticus (Schott) Nyman, Dracunculus vulgaris subsp. creticus (Schott) K.Richt., Dracunculus creticus Schott, Dracunculus dracunculus (L.) Voss, Dracunculus major Garsault, Dracunculus polyphyllus Blume, Dracunculus spadiceus Raf., Dracunculus vulgaris var. elongatus Engl., Dracunculus vulgaris var. laevigatus Engl.
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Keep soil dry rather than flooded, water thoroughly when soil is dry, 1-2 times a week
Sunlight
Long-day plant, put in sunny places, but avoid strong sunlight at noon
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove the withered parts on the ground after flowering, leaving bulbs for germination in the next year
About this plant
- Origin
- Holland
- Category
- Liliaceae, Lilium
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height 18-22 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period April-October, viewing period 2-3 weeks
- Flower colors
- dark red
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