Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering in autumn and winter, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water to prevent root rot.
Polygonatum acuminatifolium is a woodland perennial native to East Asia, featuring arching stems with pendulous white, bell-shaped flowers in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial shade
25% intensity
Prefers dappled shade or bright indirect light. Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Consistent moisture
50% intensity
Avoid waterlogging, reduce in winter
Loam
50% intensity
Cool to moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-24°C. Tolerates cooler temperatures in winter for dormancy.
Moderate feeding
50% intensity
Fertilize in spring and mid-summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering in autumn and winter, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water to prevent root rot.
Prune away dead or damaged foliage in late autumn or early spring before new growth begins. This improves the plant's appearance and health.
Remove any spent flower stalks after blooming to encourage energy redirection into the rhizomes for the following season.
Propagate Polygonatum acuminatifolium by division of rhizomes in early spring or autumn. Carefully separate the rhizomes, ensuring each piece has at least one bud.
Replant them at the same depth as they were previously growing and water well.
Repot Polygonatum acuminatifolium every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes pot-bound, preferably in early spring before new growth starts. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid excess moisture retention.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Polygonatum |
| Species | Polygonatum acuminatifolium |
Similar in genus Polygonatum
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