Slender toothwort

Slender toothwort Care

Dentaria diphylla

What is the plant

Dentaria diphylla is a perennial plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family and native to Canada and North America. In its natural environment, it lives in forests or slightly shaded fields, while it does not tolerate deep shade. The summertime for Dentaria means a state of rest, and with the onset of autumn, it begins to be active.

Dentaria diphylla can be easily identified by the characteristic cluster of four-petalled, white-pink spring flowers on long stems that are up to 40 cm (16 in) tall. After a few weeks, narrow pods appear, which, after ripening, open and give access to oblong seeds.
Leaves have two types, namely stem and basal. The stem leaves are divided into three small toothed, egg-shaped leaves, and the basal leaves appear after the plant has faded and are very similar in structure to the first type.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Shade

Temperature

19°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

3 - 8

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Warm Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Provide regular watering because the soil should always be slightly moist and should not dry out between waterings.
Pruning
The plant does not require pruning, but you can remove wilted leaves and branches.
Fertilizer
Use organic fertilizers occasionally, but avoid oversaturation.

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Sunlight
Provide the plant with indirect sunlight or light shade, but at the same time, avoid too intense lighting.
Soil
The soil should be well-drained and should also contain nutrients.
Propagation
Use a disinfected blade to cut off the healthy part of the root and remove excess growth, then plant in well-drained, slightly moist soil.

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Temperature
Dentaria diphylla is extremely tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can survive down to -4˚F (-20°C), but the best temperature is 50-68˚F (10-20°C).
Container
Almost all types of containers with drainage holes are suitable.
Fun fact
The leaves and roots of the plant are very valuable, so it is consumed by various types of insects, and people use them in cooking and medicine.