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Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy.
Also known as Autumn Mandrake · Common Mandrake · Garden Mandrake
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum) is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its forked root and historical medicinal and magical associations.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
70% intensity
Needs at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.
Water moderately when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce watering in winter.
60% intensity
Well-drained, fertile soil is essential. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 15-25°C during the growing season. Tolerates cooler temperatures.
70% intensity
Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Over-fertilization can be detrimental.
20% intensity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy.
Remove dead or damaged foliage. Pruning is generally not required for shape, but can be done to manage size if necessary.
Difficult to propagate from seed. Best propagated by root division in early spring or autumn.
Repot established plants infrequently, only when root-bound, typically in early spring before new growth begins.
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Where Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Mandragora |
| Species | Mandragora officinarum |
Similar in genus Mandragora
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