holewort

How to Grow and Care for holewort

holewort · Corydalis cava
Also known as: hollow leek; hollow root; hollow wort

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil

Watering: Moist soil during spring growth, stop watering when foliage dies backSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing holewort

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMoist soil during spring growth, stop watering when foliage dies back
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed once before spring flower buds begin to swell
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil

How to Water holewort?

Moist soil during spring growth, stop watering when foliage dies back

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for holewort?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for holewort?

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What Soil Is Best for holewort?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for holewort?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize holewort?

Light balanced feed once before spring flower buds begin to swell

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How to Prune holewort?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate holewort?

Propagate by seed sown in containers in an open frame when ripe or by division in autumn

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How to Transplant holewort?

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How to Care for holewort in Winter?

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How to Plant holewort?

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil

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How to Repot holewort?

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How to Harvest holewort?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of holewort

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More General Info About holewort

Attributes of holewort

Plant typeBulbs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginCentral Europe

Scientific Classification

Species
Corydalis cava
Genus
Corydalis
Family
Papaveraceae
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