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Dracunculus Vulgaris

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What is the plant

Dracunculus vulgaris, commonly known as the voodoo lily or dragon arum, is an impressive plant that produces one massive purple bloom with a black spadix -- a nonshowy flowering stalk that is held within a large colorful leaf. Although D. vulgaris creates a show-stopping display, don't plant it too close to windows or passersby because it emits a smell akin to rotting fish when in bloom. However, this beauty is easy to grow, and if you can stand the smell, it provides an impressive focal point in your landscaping. D. vulgaris thrives at temperatures between 50 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

min 6b

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    The dragon lily plant needs light water until the top growth starts to emerge.During active growth, the plant needs moderate watering.While it prefers the water, it can withstand drought as well.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Dragon lilies are an easy-to-grow plant and require no pruning.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    To ensure fast growth, add a significant amount of organic materials, like decayed compost, in the planting site.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Dracunculus prefers full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade as well.In winters, it needs to be protected with dry mulch.The best plantation sites are open glades in sheltered woodlands and the bases of sunny walls.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Like all members of the Araceae family, the plant prefers humus-rich, moist and well-drained soil of neutral pH.But, it can tolerate a wide variety of soils, such as clay, sand, chalky or loamy soil.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    In cold winter areas north of USDA Zone 6, tubers may be dug up in autumn, overwintered indoors and replanted in spring in somewhat the same manner as dahlias.

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  • Additional

    Additional

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    Dracunculus vulgaris is toxic for animals, but they stay away from the plant because of the strong smell.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    176 people already have this plant 62 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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