upright wild ginger
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S. henryi a herbaceous perennial with branched, upright stems bearing pale green, heart-shaped leaves up to 10cm across. The whole plant is softly-hairy, giving it a silvery appearance especially in spring. Yellow, three-petalled flowers are produced at the branch tips intermittently from spring to summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- upright wild ginger (Saruma henryi)
- Genus
- Saruma
- Family
- Aristolochiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of upright wild ginger
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of upright wild ginger
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upright wild ginger care guide
- Maintain evenly moist soil spring-autumn, less water supply winter
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Maintain evenly moist soil spring-autumn, less water supply winter
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak woodland perennial feed monthly spring through midsummer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning needed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, which may need chilling, and may be slow to germinate
Growing
GrowingPrefers humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, though will tolerate some dryness. Full or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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