Black Cohosh

Black Cohosh Care

Actaea Racemosa

Other names: Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Cohosh Bugbane, Cimicifuga Racemosa, Cimicifuga Racemosa Var. Racemosa

What is the plant

Actaea racemosa, the black cohosh, black bugbane, black snakeroot, or fairy candle (syn. Cimicifuga racemosa), is a species of flowering plant of the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to eastern North America from the extreme south of Ontario to central Georgia, and west to Missouri and Arkansas. It grows in a variety of woodland habitats, and is often found in small woodland openings.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

-3°C - 7°C

Hardiness zone

4 - 4

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Maintain a consistently moist soil for your black cohosh plants, as they dislike drying out. Additionally, tall flower stalks may likely need staking. These perennials are slow growers and may require a little patience but will lend visual interest in the home landscape.
Pruning
Divide in spring, or sow seed as soon as ripe in a cold frame. Seeds will germinate the following spring.
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade.

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.
Temperature
Provide good air circulation, with temperatures between 65 (18 °C) to 75 F (23 °C) and nighttime temperatures between 50 t(10°C) to 60 F (15 °C).
Container
Use ceramic pots that are porous which means your plants are less likely to experience root rot from overwatering.

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Additional
It can cause some mild side effects such as stomach upset, cramping, headache, rash, a feeling of heaviness, vaginal spotting or bleeding, and weight gain. There is also some concern that black cohosh may be associated with liver damage. It is not known for sure if black cohosh actually causes liver damage.
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