How to grow and care for Lysichiton americanus Hultén & H.St.John
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Lysichiton americanus Hultén & H.St.John, Yellow skunk cabbage
Lysichiton americanus Hultén & H.St.John 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Araceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
Most of them inhabit tropical and subtropical regions, making them vulnerable to cold and dry climates.
🌺 Flower
It has a thick, fleshy flower stalk with densely clustered, stemless flowers. This flower arrangement is called a spadix.
water
How to water Lysichiton americanus Hultén & H.St.John
How often should I water?
check Lysichiton americanus Hultén & H.St.John 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 Lysichiton americanus Hultén & H.St.John need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Lysichiton americanus Hultén & H.St.John likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-7~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Lysichiton americanus Hultén & H.St.John at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Lysichiton americanus Hultén & H.St.John 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 Lysichiton americanus Hultén & H.St.John is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Araceae, Genus: Lysichiton, Species: Lysichiton americanus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Lysichiton |
| Species | Lysichiton americanus |
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