shining-white weldenia
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a tuberous perennial producing a clump of spreading, broadly strap-shaped leaves. Shining, white, three-petalled flowers are produced in small clusters over a long period from late spring into summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- shining-white weldenia (Weldenia candida)
- Genus
- Weldenia
- Family
- Commelinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of shining-white weldenia
Distribution map
Mountains of Mexico and Guatemala
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of shining-white weldenia
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shining-white weldenia care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- 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
PruningNo pruning needed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by root cuttings in autumn. Clumps with several crowns can be divided
Growing
GrowingMust be kept dry over winter so easiest to grow in an alpine house or cold frame in deep pots of gritty compost
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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