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powdery alligator-flag

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T. dealbata is an evergreen, marginal aquatic perennial forming a clump of long-stalked, erect, narrowly ovate leaves to 40cm in length, covered with white powder, and slender stems bearing panicles of purple flowers 2cm across. Although not carniverous as such, this plant may trap and kill small insects such as hoverflies and small bees during the pollination process.

Scientific classification

Species: powdery alligator-flag (Thalia dealbata)
Genus: Thalia
Family: Marantaceae

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Toxicity: Aquatic · Herbaceous Perennial · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of powdery alligator-flag

Distribution map

Southern US, Mexico

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of powdery alligator-flag

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powdery alligator-flag care guide

Constantly submerged root zone, fully aquatic pond planting culture
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Constantly submerged root zone, fully aquatic pond planting culture

Fertilizing

Aquatic plant slow-release tablets inserted monthly in growing season

Pruning

Remove old flowers and leaves regularly

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 16-21°C, in moist seed compost, when ripe or in spring. Propagate by division in spring

Growing

Under glass, grow in baskets of loam based compost in full light. Grow as a marginal aquatic in a planting basket of fertile, loamy, humus-rich soil in up to 15cm of water at the edge of a sunny pool. In colder areas it will become deciduous

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