dittany

How to Grow and Care for dittany

dittany · Dictamnus albus
Also known as: burning bush; candle plant; fire plant; fraxinella; gas plant; spitfire plant

Grow in any well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeTOXIC to skin with sunlight. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing dittany

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Care difficulty2 / 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 · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityTOXIC to skin with sunlight. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in any well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade

How to Water dittany?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for dittany?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for dittany?

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What Soil Is Best for dittany?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize dittany?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune dittany?

Cut back to the base in autumn

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How to Propagate dittany?

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in early spring

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How to Transplant dittany?

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How to Care for dittany in Winter?

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How to Plant dittany?

Grow in any well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade

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How to Repot dittany?

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How to Harvest dittany?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of dittany

TOXIC to skin with sunlight. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About dittany

Attributes of dittany

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginSouthwestern Europe to Eastern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Dictamnus albus
Genus
Dictamnus
Family
Rutaceae
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