False Solomon's-seal

False Solomon's-seal Care

Maianthemum Racemosum

What is the plant

It is a woodland herbaceous perennial plant growing to 50–90 cm (20–35 in) tall, with 7-12 alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves 7–15 cm (2.8–5.9 in) long and 3–6 cm (1.2–2.4 in) broad. Bases are rounded to clasping or tapered, sometimes with a short petiole. Leaf tips are pointed to long-tipped.Seven to 250 small flowers are produced on a 10–15 cm (3.9–5.9 in) panicle that has well-developed branches. Each flower has six white tepals 3–6 mm (0.12–0.24 in) long and is set on a short pedicel usually less than 1 mm long. Blooming is mid-spring with fruiting by early summer. The plants produce fruits that are rounded to 3-lobed and green with copper spots when young, turning red in late summer.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

-34°C - 10°C

Hardiness zone

3 - 8

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Solomon's seal plants prefer soil that remains evenly moist but not soggy. Young plants should be watered regularly to maintain consistent moisture in the soil. Established plants still prefer to be in soil that is damp to the touch, though they can tolerate short periods of drought if necessary.
Fertilizer
Because this plant likes to grow in plenty of organic matter, mix some compost into the soil of your garden site when first planting Solomon's seal to give it a good start. Then, continue to add an organic fertilizer or compost each year at the start of the growing season to give your plant a boost, especially if you don't have naturally fertile soil.
Sunlight
Solomon's seal plants are naturally found growing under large shade trees in dappled light. So an ideal planting site in your garden should have partial to full shade. They can tolerate more sun when grown in cooler climates than they can in warmer climates.

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Soil
These plants like cool soil that’s rich in organic matter and has good drainage. A slightly acidic soil pH is ideal. To increase the richness of your soil, it can be helpful to add a layer of compost around your Solomon’s seal each year.
Temperature
The various species of Solomon’s seal can grow in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9. While they prefer cool and shady environments with some humidity, they can successfully grow in hot and dry climates with some help. Make sure the plants have ample soil moisture and shade, as well as protection from strong, hot winds. Plus, a layer of mulch around the plants can help to keep their roots cool. In the fall, frost will cause the plants to begin to die back to their roots for the winter.
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