gentleman's cane
Also known as: prince's feather; princess feather
An annual plant, to around 1.5m high, with jointed stems and ovate to heart-shaped, slightly hairy green leaves. Produces long, sometimes pendent tassels of small, deep pink flowers, on slender branching stems from mid summer to autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- gentleman's cane (Persicaria orientalis)
- Genus
- Persicaria
- Family
- Polygonaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of gentleman's cane
Distribution map
E and Southeastern Asia, Australia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of gentleman's cane
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gentleman's cane care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed; self-seeds freely
Growing
GrowingGrows in a wide range of soils and conditions, flowers best in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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