How to grow and care for Podophyllum peltatum L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Podophyllum peltatum L., American mandrake, Ground lemon
Podophyllum peltatum L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Podophyllum peltatum L.
How often should I water?
check Podophyllum peltatum 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
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 Podophyllum peltatum L. need?
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Podophyllum peltatum L. likes 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 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Podophyllum peltatum L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Podophyllum peltatum L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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
Podophyllum peltatum L. is a member of Berberidaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Podophyllum |
| Species | Podophyllum peltatum |
Is Podophyllum peltatum L. toxic?
Podophyllum peltatum L. is dangerous to Baby, Hamster, Dog
Baby
Hamster
Dog
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