How to grow and care for Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf., Snakeberry, Bluebead, Yellow Bluebead Lily, Clintonia
Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Liliaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in temperate and subtropical regions.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are bisexual and have radial symmetry.
🪴 Root&Soil
Most have fibrous roots and reproduce primarily through bulbs or tubers.
water
How to water Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf.
How often should I water?
check Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf. need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-32
-32~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Liliales, Family: Liliaceae, Genus: Clintonia, Species: Clintonia borealis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 - 7 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Clintonia |
| Species | Clintonia borealis |
Is Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf. toxic?
Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf. is dangerous to Dog
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