leopard plant
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L. dentata is a herbaceous perennial up to 1.2m high with dark green heart-shaped leaves, 30-40cm across, on crimson stalks about 30cm long, and crimson-stemmed, brown-centred bright orange-yellow flowerheads 10cm across from midsummer to early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- leopard plant (Ligularia dentata)
- Genus
- Ligularia
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of leopard plant
Distribution map
China to Vietnam
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of leopard plant
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leopard plant care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, but can cut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in autumn or spring, or by division in spring or after flowering
Growing
GrowingGrow in sun or partial shade in rich, moist or boggy soil, in a position sheltered from strong drying winds; good for waterside planting or in dappled shade in a woodland garden
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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