How to grow and care for Erythronium dens-canis L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Erythronium dens-canis L., Dogtooth
Erythronium dens-canis L. 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 Erythronium dens-canis L.
How often should I water?
check Erythronium dens-canis L. 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Erythronium dens-canis L. need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Erythronium dens-canis L. 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
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Erythronium dens-canis L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Erythronium dens-canis L. 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 Erythronium dens-canis L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Liliales, Family: Liliaceae, Genus: Erythronium, Species: Erythronium dens-canis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 7 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Erythronium |
| Species | Erythronium dens-canis |
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