Mandrake plant grow and care – herbaceous geophyte of the genus Mandragora also known as Mandragora autumnalis, Mandrake plant perennial deciduous plant also used as ornamental or medical drought tolerant plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropical or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 6-10.
Leaves color green with wavy ovate leaves with white vein the leaves grow in rosette.
Flower color purple or white, with five petals.
Mandrake plant roots
Root color brown use for medical and in some ways remind troll.
Mandrake plant for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Mandrake plant growing and care:
Drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Poisonous
Planting season:
Autumn / Spring (in cooler area)
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Summer
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant:
Leaves 10-30 cm (4-12 inches) and roots 0.5-2 m (20-80 inches)
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes (need place for the roots)
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Winter / Spring
General information about the flower
Purple or white flowers with five petals
Scientific name:
Mandragora autumnalis
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