long-leaved bear's breech
Also known as: long-leaved bear's breeches
A perennial to 1.5m tall with mounds of deeply cut leaves up to 1m long and 20cm wide. Spikes of white to pink flowers are borne in summer under green or purplish hoods
Scientific classification
- Species
- long-leaved bear's breech (Acanthus hungaricus)
- Genus
- Acanthus
- Family
- Acanthaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- 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 long-leaved bear's breech
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Balkans
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of long-leaved bear's breech
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long-leaved bear's breech care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningCut down old flower stems
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division or from root cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in sun or semi-shade in well-drained but moisture retentive soil. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
Pests
Generally trouble free
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