Asian bleeding-heart

Asian bleeding-heart Lamprocapnos spectabilis

What is the plant

Lamprocapnos spectabilis is a species of flowering plant in the poppy family Papaveraceae, native to Siberia, northern China, Korea and Japan. It is the sole species in the monotypic genus Lamprocapnos.

It is no wonder how the old-fashioned bleeding heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) got its name. The pillow-like flower is heart-shaped with a single dangling pendulous drop. Bleeding hearts are shade-loving woodland plants that bloom in the cool of spring. Although they stay in bloom for several weeks, the plants often become ephemeral, disappearing for the rest of the summer, if exposed to too much sun or heat. The roots are still alive and it will regrow in the fall or the following spring. The fringed-leaf varieties will repeat bloom throughout the summer.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

min 3a

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

Water
Water your bleeding hearts plant twice a week when it's hot outside. Reduce the amount of water as the summer comes to an end. in winter, water the plant only twice a month for best results. this helps reduce waterlogged conditions.
Sunlight
The East window is often considered the best window for houseplants as its cooler than the west window without the dangers of overheating. West windows received full sun for part of the day and bright light for the rest, great for flowering plants.
Fertilizer
Universal fertilizer is granular and mineral product intended for fertilization of all types of garden cultivations. Its balanced content is suitable both for fruit trees, fruit bushes, vegetables and ornamental plants. The even composition of individual elements makes the fertilizer universal.

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Soil
Prefer fertile soil, preferably loose and loamy with adequate drainage.
Pruning
Houseplants should typically be pruned at the beginning of the growing season, which is late winter or early spring for many varieties.
Propagation
Bleeding hearts can be started from seed, division, cutting, or seedling. To start seeds indoors, place seeds in a pot of soil. Put the pot in a plastic bag and place in the freezer for 6 to 8 weeks. Remove the pot and all to germinate and grow in regular seedling conditions. Divisions: It is very easy to divide bleeding heart plants. Bleeding hearts should be divided after flowering, so you do not sacrifice bloom. The fringed-leaf varieties divide nicely early in spring, as they are emerging.Seed: Bleeding heart can also be started by seed or stem cuttings. Plants very often self-seed throughout your garden, although not to the point of being a nuisance. Sow seed outdoors in the fall; the seeds need a period of freezing temperatures.

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Temperature
A bleeding heart plant begins to yellow once the summer heat ramps up. This is perfectly normal, as it is a sign that it is storing away energy for the winter. Its ideal temperature is 55 to 75°F. It can tolerate humidity.
Container
Use a ceramic porous pot with a good drainage.
Popularity
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