gentleman's cane

How to Grow and Care for gentleman's cane

gentleman's cane · Persicaria orientalis
Also known as: prince's feather; princess feather

Grows in a wide range of soils and conditions, flowers best in full sun

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing gentleman's cane

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows in a wide range of soils and conditions, flowers best in full sun

How to Water gentleman's cane?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for gentleman's cane?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for gentleman's cane?

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What Soil Is Best for gentleman's cane?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for gentleman's cane?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize gentleman's cane?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune gentleman's cane?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate gentleman's cane?

Propagate by seed; self-seeds freely

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How to Transplant gentleman's cane?

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How to Care for gentleman's cane in Winter?

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How to Plant gentleman's cane?

Grows in a wide range of soils and conditions, flowers best in full sun

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How to Repot gentleman's cane?

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How to Harvest gentleman's cane?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of gentleman's cane

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Attributes of gentleman's cane

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginE and Southeastern Asia, Australia

Scientific Classification

Species
Persicaria orientalis
Genus
Persicaria
Family
Polygonaceae
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