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Maintain consistent soil moisture, avoiding both drought and waterlogging. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Also known as Asian Ginseng · Asiatic Ginseng · Ginseng
Panax ginseng, commonly known as Ginseng, is a perennial herb native to East Asia, highly valued for its medicinal root.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers partial shade to full shade. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
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Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water more frequently during active growth and reduce in winter.
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Prefers rich, well-draining, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
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Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures, with an ideal range of 15-25°C. Protect from extreme heat.
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Outdoor, Greenhouse
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Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Avoid over-fertilization.
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Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Maintain consistent soil moisture, avoiding both drought and waterlogging. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Minimal pruning is required. Remove any dead or damaged foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Primarily propagated by seed, which requires stratification. Division of mature roots is also possible but challenging.
Rarely needs repotting if grown in the ground. Container-grown plants may benefit from repotting every 2-3 years into fresh soil.
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Where Chinese Ginseng (Panax ginseng) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Panax |
| Species | Panax ginseng |
Similar in genus Panax
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