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How to grow and care for Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex W.P.C.Barton

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex W.P.C.Barton, Foetid pothos, Meadow cabbage

Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex W.P.C.Barton 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 Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex W.P.C.Barton

How often should I water?

check Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex W.P.C.Barton 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.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex W.P.C.Barton need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Medium

Grow light

Low

Light preference

Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex W.P.C.Barton likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

500

20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-22

-22~32℃

45

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex W.P.C.Barton at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex W.P.C.Barton prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex W.P.C.Barton is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Araceae, Genus: Symplocarpus, Species: Symplocarpus foetidus

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Time to plantFall
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAlismatales
FamilyAraceae
GenusSymplocarpus
SpeciesSymplocarpus foetidus

Is Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex W.P.C.Barton toxic?

Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex W.P.C.Barton is dangerous to Dog, Hamster, Dog

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