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Mandrake Mandragora Officinarum

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What is the plant

The mandrake plant, Mandragora officinarum, is a unique and interesting ornamental plant surrounded by centuries of lore. Made famous in recent years by the Harry Potter franchise, mandrake plants have roots in ancient culture. While legends of screaming plant roots may sound terrifying to some, this petite flower is a beautiful addition to ornamental containers and flower plantings.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min -9°C

Hardiness zone

6 - 9

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

Water
It prefers dry or moist soil.
Sunlight
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.
Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid and neutral soils.

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Temperature
Plants are hardy to about -15°c[
Additional
All parts of the plant are poisonous. Only slightly so according to one report. Not recommended as a herbal medicine. Toxicity signs include: skin reddening, dry mouth, tachycardia, arrhythmias, pupil dilation
Popularity
23 people already have this plant 14 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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