five-leaved goldthread
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A low-growing, evergreen perennial to 15cm,with shiny leaves up to 10cm across, divided into five leaflets. Solitary, white, five-petalled flowers are produced in late spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- five-leaved goldthread (Coptis quinquefolia)
- Genus
- Coptis
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of five-leaved goldthread
Distribution map
Japan, Taiwan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of five-leaved goldthread
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five-leaved goldthread care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- 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 needed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown as soon as ripe, or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingNeeds moist but well-drained, acid, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Suitable for a peat bed or alpine house
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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