How to grow and care for Trillium erectum L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Trillium erectum L., Wake-robin, Red Wakerobin, Wet Dog Trillium, Purple Wakerobin, Wake Robin Trillium, Bathroot, Death Root, Indian Balm
Trillium erectum L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Trillium erectum L.
How often should I water?
check Trillium erectum 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 Trillium erectum L. need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Trillium erectum L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
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 Trillium erectum L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Trillium erectum 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 Trillium erectum L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Liliales, Family: Melanthiaceae, Genus: Trillium, Species: Trillium erectum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 7 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Melanthiaceae |
| Genus | Trillium |
| Species | Trillium erectum |
Is Trillium erectum L. toxic?
Trillium erectum L. is dangerous to Dog
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