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Lathraea Squamaria

Lathraea Squamaria Lathraea Squamaria

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What is the plant

Toothwort is a perennial plant producing clumps of flowering shoots in late spring. The low, hairy, creamy-pink flowering shoot grow in a one-sided spike to a height of 3 to 9 in (8 to 23 cm). The few scales on the stem represent the leaves, but the whole shoot is devoid of chlorophyll.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

6 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
Water regularly. Avoid overhead watering. Let the soil dry completely, then thoroughly wet it.
Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.
Fertilizer
You can fertilize the plant every spring using a general, all-purpose mixture.

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Soil
Best grown in fertile, organically rich, continuously moist to boggy soils.
Temperature
These plants are known for being fairly hardy when it comes to experiencing drought or cold temperatures.
Popularity
30 people already have this plant 8 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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