Skullcap Solomon's Seal
Polygonatum odoratum thunbergiifam. Liliaceae
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Pl. 1F26 — Polygonatum odoratum thunbergii
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Polygonatum odoratum thunbergii, un membru al familiei Liliaceae și cunoscut sub numele de Solomon's Seal japonez, este originar din Japonia. Această plantă perenă se dezvoltă în semisombrit la sole sau în umbra completă cu sușteguri umede, fiind adaptabilă la diferite condiții precum sușteguri de tip liniștit (sandy), mediu sau greu (clay). Înălțimea sa poate atinge până la 0,5 m și este durabilă în zonele 4-8. Cunoscut pentru folii, rădăcile și scufundurile sale cu alimentare, această plantă are o istorie de utilizare medicinală. Un caracter distinctiv este stemurile sale arhive și verzi, care produc fiori albe mici în primăvară, urmate de merele albastre-negre în vară.
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What is Skullcap Solomon's Seal?
Polygonatum odoratum thunbergii, un membru al familiei Liliaceae și cunoscut sub numele de Solomon's Seal japonez, este originar din Japonia.
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Evening Calm
sleeptea
Traditional bedtime infusion.
Stress Relief
stresstincture
Used traditionally to soothe stress and anxiety.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Polygonatum odoratum thunbergii se dezvoltă bine în semisombrit la sole sau în umbra completă și preferă sușteguri umede care sunt de tip liniștit (sandy), mediu sau greu (clay). Se adaptează în zonele temperate cu durabilitatea în zonele 4-8. Propagează-te prin diviziunea rădăcinilor sau prin semințe. Plantul atinge o înălțime de aproximativ 0,5 m și poate fi păstrat pentru folii, scufundurile și rădăcile sale.
Light
Partial sun/shade, Full shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
0.5 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Skullcap Solomon's Seal for the first time
8steps
Start with planting Polygonatum odoratum thunbergii in a partially shaded area with moist soil, and you'll have a low-maintenance perennial to enjoy.
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What you'll need
A small plant or seeds, a trowel, and mulch.
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Best time to plant
Plant in early spring or late fall when the soil is moist.
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Soil and container prep
Ensure your soil is well-draining but moisture-retentive. Amend with compost if needed.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young plants or sow seeds directly into the ground, spacing them 30-45 cm apart.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep the soil moist. Avoid letting it dry out during this period.
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Ongoing care
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, and mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune dead foliage in late winter to encourage new growth. Harvest leaves and shoots as needed for culinary use.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in full sun, neglecting to mulch, not providing enough shade, and overpruning the plant.
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Edible & utility
Edible parts:LeavesRootShoots
Edible uses: The Polygonatum odoratum thunbergii is edible and can be consumed in various forms. Its leaves, shoots, and roots are typically harvested and prepared raw or cooked. The young shoots are often eaten fresh in salads, while the roots may be boiled or steamed before consumption. Leaves can also be used fresh in culinary applications.
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
1 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
1 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 1 native
Asia1 region
native (1)Japan
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