How to tend a Panax ginseng

Also known as: Aralia ginseng (C.A.Mey.) Baill., Panax verus Oken, Aralia quinquefolia var. ginseng (C.A.Mey.) Anon., Panax quinquefolius var. ginseng (C.A.Mey.) Regel & Maack, Panax schin-seng var. coraiensis T.Nees, Panax chin-seng Nees

Watering

Keep soil moist

Sunlight

Like half shade, may grow in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Requires well-drained, loose, fertile, high humus content deep brown forest soil

Fertilizer

Top-dressing every year

Pruning

No need pruning

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Araliaceae, Panax
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 20-30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, fruiting period June-September
Flower colors
green, light yellow green, fruit color red
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